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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools in Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mathematics & computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Mathematics & Computer Science Schools
For return on investment in mathematics & computer science, no school beat George Mason University this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Typical student debt for mathematics & computer science graduates is $27,000. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $53,179 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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[Mathematics & Computer Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/math-computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mathematics & computer science education at a price that pays off.
