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2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Oregon

[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for applied mathematics students.

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• Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Oregon

2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in Oregon

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

Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools

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Portland State University
Portland, OR

$11,118 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,475 Avg Student Debt

$57,906 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Portland State University, our #1 best value for applied mathematics in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,475 in student loans. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $73,557. That is a strong return on a $26,475 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR

$15,320 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,034 Avg Student Debt

$61,324 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes University Of Oregon one of the best values for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Students borrow a median of $22,034 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $79,137 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.