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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

3 Colleges in the United States
$17,212 Avg Student Debt
$76,367 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Badge [Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/mathematics-and-computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics & computer science students.

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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics & computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools

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Our analysis ranked Columbia University In The City Of New York the best value for a degree in mathematics & computer science in the Middle Atlantic Region. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $23,258. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Rockland Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Suffern, Rockland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,862 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,167 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Rockland Community College earn a median of $41,799 early in their careers. Set against $11,167 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Notes and References

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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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