2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in California
[Other Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/mathematics-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other mathematics schools.
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2026 Best Value Other Mathematics Schools in California
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Mathematics Schools
Leading the list is University Of California San Diego, our #1 best value for other mathematics in California. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $16,250. Other Mathematics graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $52,339 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sonoma State University earned it the #2 place for other mathematics. Located in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,624 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,224. Students borrow a median of $18,212 to complete the other mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from Sonoma State University generally make around $38,699. That is a strong return on a $18,212 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #3 place for other mathematics. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $14,920. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $38,449. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Davis came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $13,000. Soon after graduation, other mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $29,300. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Students looking for strong value in other mathematics will find it at Pitzer College, which ranked #5. Pitzer College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. Students from in state pay about $65,192 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other mathematics graduates is $18,125. Other Mathematics graduates of Pitzer College earn a median of $40,668 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pitzer College admits about 25% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
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