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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Oregon

4 Colleges in the United States
$20,627 Avg Student Debt
$61,542 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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Our analysis ranked Portland State University the best value for a degree in mathematics in Oregon. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,480 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $37,427. That is a strong return on a $26,480 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oregon State University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Students borrow a median of $19,417 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $45,204. That is a strong return on a $19,417 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oregon earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $15,475. Mathematics graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $25,241 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,475 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Portland, Reed College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,350. Students borrow a median of $21,137 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Reed College generally make around $30,588. Set against $21,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 25%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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