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Featured Mathematics Programs
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BA in Mathematics
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics Schools
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in North Carolina. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $14,500. Mathematics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $53,402 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,661 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $24,619. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Mathematics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $42,740 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Western Carolina University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $27,000. Mathematics graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median of $34,802 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Davidson College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Davidson. Students from in state pay about $64,430 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,906 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Davidson College earn a median of $41,505 early in their careers. Set against $19,906 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Davidson College admits about 13% of applicants.
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Appalachian State University earned the #6 position for value in mathematics this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. In-state tuition and fees average $7,579, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $40,856 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,256 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $43,585. That is a strong return on a $21,256 median debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington placed #8 among the best values for mathematics. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,277, compared with $24,152 for out-of-state students. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $21,946 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $46,164. That is a strong return on a $21,946 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Wake Forest University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Students from in state pay about $67,642 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $21,577. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.
Duke University placed #10 among the best values for mathematics. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $121,088. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
[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.
