2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
[Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics & computer science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 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 Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics & computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools
George Mason University tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics & computer science schools in the Southeast Region. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mathematics & computer science program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $53,179. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.
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