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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Virginia

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,096 Avg Student Debt
$69,859 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.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools to find the best return on investment for general mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Virginia

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

Best Value General Mathematics Schools

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Leading the list is Old Dominion University, our #1 best value for general mathematics in Virginia. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,750, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $50,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.

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George Mason University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $54,711. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Virginia Commonwealth University one of the best values for general mathematics. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $27,000. General Mathematics graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $43,784 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #4 makes James Madison University one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $20,876. General Mathematics graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $58,810 early in their careers. Set against $20,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,905, while out-of-state students pay about $28,083. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,475 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $61,247. Set against $24,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Christopher Newport University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,828 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,178 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $41,656. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Christopher Newport University admits about 86% of applicants.

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College Of William And Mary landed the #7 spot for general mathematics value this year. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,734, compared with $51,038 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $60,494. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 34%.

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University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #8 spot for general mathematics value this year. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $60,784. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Virginia Main Campus admits about 17% of applicants.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #9 for value in general mathematics this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $55,731. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Washington And Lee University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,045. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Washington And Lee University earn a median of $76,810 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #11 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,230. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,634 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $53,815. That is a strong return on a $21,634 median debt. University Of Richmond admits about 22% of applicants.

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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 · 37 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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