2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Colorado

[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.
College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mathematics schools.
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BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Colorado
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
Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in Colorado. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,124, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $33,279. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $48,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $37,197. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Northern Colorado one of the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $20,700 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado generally make around $44,668. Set against $20,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Colorado Denver came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $52,695. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
A rank of #5 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,020 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $47,835. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,214, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $20,960. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $41,176. That is a strong return on a $20,960 median debt. University Of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants.
Colorado College came in at #7 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,734 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $17,921. Mathematics graduates of Colorado College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. The acceptance rate is 18%.
University Of Denver ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,534. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $56,999. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.