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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Arkansas

[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general mathematics students.

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• Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Arkansas

2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Arkansas

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

Best Value General Mathematics Schools

1

University Of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

$10,523 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,711 Avg Student Debt

$45,938 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is University Of Central Arkansas, our #1 best value for general mathematics in Arkansas. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,523, while out-of-state students pay about $18,023. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $16,711 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $40,993. Set against $16,711 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

$10,104 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,500 Avg Student Debt

$58,191 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes University Of Arkansas one of the best values for general mathematics. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $16,500. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $41,409. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 17 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.