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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,504 Avg Student Debt
$64,651 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Minnesota

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 Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics schools in Minnesota. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,095. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $58,153. Set against $22,095 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bemidji State University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,237. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,819. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $48,984. That is a strong return on a $25,819 median debt. Bemidji State University admits about 56% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $53,088. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. Students from in state pay about $59,760 in tuition and fees. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $58,825. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. St Olaf College admits about 48% of applicants.

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. Students borrow a median of $26,452 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Augsburg College generally make around $54,387. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College came in at #6 for value in mathematics this year. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,892. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Carleton College generally make around $45,096. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 20% of applicants are accepted.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College placed #7 among the best values for mathematics. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,104. Students borrow a median of $22,483 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $57,166 early in their careers. Set against $22,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Macalester College admits about 28% of applicants.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #8 for value in mathematics this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $65,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% 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 · 30 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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