2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Missouri
[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.
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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Featured General Mathematics Programs
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BA in Mathematics
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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2026 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Missouri
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
Truman State University earned the #1 spot for value among general mathematics schools in Missouri. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. In-state tuition and fees average $9,838, compared with $18,566 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,168 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $39,764. Set against $23,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Missouri St Louis one of the best values for general mathematics. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,143. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $31,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri St Louis admits about 63% of applicants.
Northwest Missouri State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,611, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,585 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $42,939 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwest Missouri State University admits about 86% of applicants.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,500. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $25,033. General Mathematics graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $49,717 early in their careers. Set against $25,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies admits about 88% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Missouri Columbia earned it the #5 place for general mathematics. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $56,132. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis landed the #6 spot for general mathematics value this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Students borrow a median of $18,700 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $79,799. Set against $18,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #7 spot for general mathematics value this year. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. In-state tuition and fees average $27,166. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $67,909. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Maryville University Of Saint Louis admits about 95% 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 5 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.
