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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Washington

6 Colleges in the United States
$20,084 Avg Student Debt
$70,768 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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Washington

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

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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University Of Washington Bothell Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools in Washington. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,919 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $46,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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A rank of #2 makes Eastern Washington University one of the best values for mathematics. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $47,144 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.

3

Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $15,501. Mathematics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $46,585 early in their careers. Set against $15,501 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Washington University earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,498. Mathematics graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $22,953 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.

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Pacific Lutheran University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Pacific Lutheran University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma. Students from in state pay about $50,916 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,427 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $49,181. That is a strong return on a $20,427 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,721 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $23,281. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $57,551. That is a strong return on a $23,281 median debt. Seattle University admits about 77% of applicants.

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College landed the #7 spot for mathematics value this year. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,050. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $17,518 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $32,345. Set against $17,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Whitman College admits about 38% of applicants.

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $58,733. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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