2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

[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.
College Factual analyzed 30 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general mathematics schools.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #1 spot for value among general mathematics schools in Minnesota. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $22,095 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $58,153 early in their careers. Set against $22,095 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Bemidji State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $25,819. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $48,984. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.
A rank of #3 makes Minnesota State University Mankato one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. That is a strong return on a $25,260 median debt. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
St Olaf College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $58,825. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. St Olaf College admits about 48% of applicants.
Augsburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,452 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $54,387. That is a strong return on a $26,452 median debt. Augsburg College admits about 82% of applicants.
Carleton College earned the #6 position for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,892. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the general mathematics program here. General Mathematics graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $45,096 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 20%.
Macalester College placed #7 among the best values for general mathematics. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,104. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $22,483. General Mathematics graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $57,166 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 28%.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $54,398 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $23,923. General Mathematics graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $65,183 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 30 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.