by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics & Statistics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/) 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 21 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics & statistics students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics & statistics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Arizona Western College earned the #1 spot for value among mathematics & statistics schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,060, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.
Chandler Gilbert Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for mathematics & statistics graduates is $10,447. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics & statistics will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $19,591 to complete the mathematics & statistics program here. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $57,987. Set against $19,591 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Northern Arizona University one of the best values for mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,468 to complete the mathematics & statistics program here. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $49,588 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,468 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in mathematics & statistics will find it at University Of Arizona, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Students borrow a median of $18,999 to complete the mathematics & statistics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $54,781. Set against $18,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
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Grand Canyon University landed the #6 spot for mathematics & statistics value this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,027 to complete the mathematics & statistics program here. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $56,285. That is a strong return on a $30,027 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 21 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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