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2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools in Texas

4 Colleges in the United States
$22,431 Avg Student Debt
$62,128 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Applied Mathematics Badge [General Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 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 Texas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Applied Mathematics Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Houston, our #1 best value for general applied mathematics in Texas. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. General Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. 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. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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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. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $23,312. Early-career general applied mathematics graduates make about $49,955. Set against $23,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Students looking for strong value in general applied mathematics will find it at Texas State University San Marcos, which ranked #3. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Typical student debt for general applied mathematics graduates is $28,409. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $49,822. That is a strong return on a $28,409 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #4 place for general applied mathematics. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $16,750 to complete the general applied mathematics program here. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $57,787 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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