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[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 178 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mathematics schools.
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Leading the list is San Diego Miramar College, our #1 best value for mathematics in California. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $8,098. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $41,038. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at San Diego Mesa College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,146, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $29,852. That is a strong return on a $6,999 median debt.
Skyline College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $9,956. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,702.
Moorpark College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at College Of San Mateo, which ranked #5. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, compared with $11,428 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,172 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Oxnard College placed #6 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $41,393 ten years out.
Irvine Valley College placed #7 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,156, with out-of-state students paying around $11,860. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete the mathematics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,156. Set against $6,672 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Valley College landed the #8 spot for mathematics value this year. West Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Saratoga. 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. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $25,378. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cerritos College earned the #9 position for value in mathematics this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete the mathematics program here. 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 ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Grossmont College is a large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $10,628. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
College Of The Sequoias landed the #11 spot for mathematics value this year. Located in the city of Visalia, College Of The Sequoias is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,394, compared with $9,038 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $10,288. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $37,749. That is a strong return on a $10,288 median debt.
Mt San Antonio College came in at #12 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. That is a strong return on a $9,384 median debt.
Fresno City College earned the #13 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,378, while out-of-state students pay about $8,638. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $7,234 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $37,470. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saddleback College placed #14 among the best values for mathematics. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. Students from in state pay about $1,432 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,812. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $15,890. That is a strong return on a $5,707 median debt.
Golden West College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,380, with out-of-state students paying around $11,628. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,500. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $82,984. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Reedley College placed #16 among the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,378 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,638. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $30,520. Set against $6,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Moreno Valley College came in at #17 for value in mathematics this year. Moreno Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. Students from in state pay about $1,428 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,498. Students borrow a median of $12,643 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Moreno Valley College generally make around $45,515. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of The Canyons came in at #18 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,166, while out-of-state students pay about $10,958. Students borrow a median of $9,776 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $51,913. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pasadena City College landed the #19 spot for mathematics value this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, compared with $10,924 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ventura College landed the #20 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a 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 $20,250 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Ventura College earn a median of $99,778 early in their careers. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Norco College earned the #21 position for value in mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Norco, Norco College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,428, with out-of-state students paying around $12,498. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $8,203. Median earnings reach $51,206 ten years out. Set against $8,203 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santiago Canyon College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,164, with out-of-state students paying around $9,612. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $34,100. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Imperial Valley College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,126, with out-of-state students paying around $8,830. Students borrow a median of $6,176 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Imperial Valley College earn a median of $42,617 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,176 median debt.
Gavilan College placed #24 among the best values for mathematics. Gavilan College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Gilroy. Students from in state pay about $1,508 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,249. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $5,939 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $28,496. Set against $5,939 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
California State University Dominguez Hills placed #25 among the best values for mathematics. California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public school located in the city of Carson. In-state tuition and fees average $7,454, while out-of-state students pay about $20,054. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,310 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $37,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
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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 · 178 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 27 ranked schools only.
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