by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general mathematics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Arizona Western College, our #1 best value for general mathematics in Arizona. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. General Mathematics graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
Chandler Gilbert Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $10,447 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,447 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #3 place for general mathematics. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $52,729. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Arizona University earned it the #4 place for general mathematics. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $19,468. General Mathematics graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $49,588 early in their careers. Set against $19,468 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Arizona came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $54,781. Set against $18,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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