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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,545 Avg Student Debt
$61,860 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Badge [General Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for general applied mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools

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Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 best value for general applied mathematics in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,681 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $65,661. That is a strong return on a $17,681 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. General Applied Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,312 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Houston earned it the #3 place for general applied mathematics. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $57,529. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general applied mathematics will find it at University Of Arizona, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. Early-career general applied mathematics graduates make about $50,834. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Texas State University San Marcos came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $28,409. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $49,822 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,409 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #6 for value in general applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $57,787 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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