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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in the Far Western Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
Our analysis ranked San Diego Mesa College the best value for a degree in mathematics in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $6,999. Mathematics graduates of San Diego Mesa College earn a median of $29,852 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,999 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at San Diego Miramar College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Students borrow a median of $8,098 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $41,038. Set against $8,098 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moorpark College earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of San Mateo came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, compared with $11,428 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete the mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $54,172 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,831 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Skyline College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, compared with $9,956 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $55,702 ten years out.
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Oxnard College came in at #6 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,393 ten years after entry.
Irvine Valley College came in at #7 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, while out-of-state students pay about $11,860. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $6,672. Median earnings reach $49,156 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $6,672 median debt.
West Valley College landed the #8 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $0 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,320. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $14,308. Mathematics graduates of West Valley College earn a median of $25,378 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,308 median debt.
Cerritos College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cerritos College generally make around $29,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Grossmont College landed the #10 spot for mathematics value this year. Grossmont College is a large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, compared with $10,628 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,309.
Ventura College landed the #21 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Ventura College generally make around $99,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Norco College earned the #22 position for value in mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Norco, Norco College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,428, while out-of-state students pay about $12,498. Students borrow a median of $8,203 to complete the mathematics program here. Median earnings reach $51,206 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
California State University Dominguez Hills ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,454, with out-of-state students paying around $20,054. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,310. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $37,568. Set against $21,310 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Dominguez Hills admits about 93% of applicants.
Imperial Valley College landed the #24 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,126, compared with $8,830 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $6,176. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $42,617. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
De Anza College earned the #25 position for value in mathematics this year. De Anza College is a very large public school located in the city of Cupertino. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,571, with out-of-state students paying around $12,596. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $7,271. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,596 ten years after entry. Set against $7,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Mathematics Schools
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