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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Kentucky

4 Colleges in the United States
$23,325 Avg Student Debt
$51,831 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Mathematics Badge [General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general mathematics education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Kentucky

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

Best Value General Mathematics Schools

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For return on investment in general mathematics, no school beat Murray State University this year. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $23,420. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $48,423. Set against $23,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Morehead State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,218 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of $24,257 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,218 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Students looking for strong value in general mathematics will find it at Western Kentucky University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $24,499. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $44,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $39,211. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisville earned it the #5 place for general mathematics. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,136 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $58,534 early in their careers. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Centre College earned the #6 position for value in general mathematics this year. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $52,820 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,560 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $32,327. That is a strong return on a $26,560 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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