2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Oregon
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-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 17 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
Leading the list is Portland State University, our #1 best value for general mathematics in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Students borrow a median of $26,480 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $37,427. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Oregon State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $19,417. General Mathematics graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $45,204 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,417 median debt. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at University Of Oregon, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $15,475. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $25,241. Set against $15,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Reed College earned it the #4 place for general mathematics. Reed College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,350. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,137. General Mathematics graduates of Reed College earn a median of $30,588 early in their careers. Set against $21,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 25% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
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