2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

For return on investment, no school beat Texas A And M University College Station this year in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. Median earnings reach $72,097 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 417 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #2 spot. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $13,426 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $87,555 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report

#3

University Of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD

A rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the best values in the United States. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. University Of Maryland College Park alumni report median earnings of $82,860 a decade after entry. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland College Park has an acceptance rate of 45%. More on University Of Maryland College Park

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Applied Mathematics ranking in the United States. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,262 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,546 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Kansas State University

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,384. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%. Read more about Georgia State University

#7

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,810. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 85%. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#8

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #8 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $23,258. Graduates go on to earn a median of $102,491 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#8

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University placed #8 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. More on Central Michigan University

#9

Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Read the full report on Saint Johns University

#10

Connors State College

Connors State College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full Connors State College report

#11

The University Of Alabama

The University Of Alabama placed #11 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama

#12

Capital Community College

Capital Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Capital Community College profile

#13

Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about Southern Wesleyan University

#14

West Virginia University

West Virginia University placed #14 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. More on West Virginia University

#15

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson University Indiana ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. More on Anderson University Indiana

#16

Asbury University

Asbury University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Asbury University profile

#17

Northwestern University

Northwestern University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. More on Northwestern University

#18

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of California Berkeley

#19

Carroll College

Carroll College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Carroll College

#20

The University Of Texas At Tyler

The University Of Texas At Tyler offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Tyler

#21

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Connecticut profile

#22

Catawba College

Catawba College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Catawba College

#23

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Missouri University Of Science And Technology placed #23 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. More on Missouri University Of Science And Technology

#24

Babson College

Babson College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Babson College

#25

Ferrum College

Ferrum College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ferrum College

#26

South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. More on South Dakota State University

#27

University Of Houston

University Of Houston offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on University Of Houston

#28

Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. More on Indiana University South Bend

#29

Knox College

Knox College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Knox College

#30

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

#31

Wichita State University

Wichita State University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Wichita State University

#32

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile

#33

Cornell University

Cornell University placed #33 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cornell University

#34

Oakland City University

Oakland City University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Read more about Oakland City University

#35

Oregon Institute Of Technology

Oregon Institute Of Technology ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. More on Oregon Institute Of Technology

#36

Weber State University

Weber State University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Weber State University report

#37

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Claremont Graduate University

#38

Keene State College

Keene State College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Keene State College

#39

University Of Notre Dame

University Of Notre Dame came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame

#40

Montclair State University

Montclair State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Montclair State University

#41

Siena College

Siena College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Siena College

#42

Villanova University

Villanova University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Villanova University profile

#43

Cuny Brooklyn College

Cuny Brooklyn College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Cuny Brooklyn College report

#44

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania placed #44 among the best-value Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

#45

Cuny City College

Cuny City College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Get the full Cuny City College report

#46

Loyola University Baltimore

Loyola University Baltimore offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Loyola University Baltimore

#47

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

#48

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Colorado School Of Mines report

#49

Lehigh University

Lehigh University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Mathematics schools. Read the full report on Lehigh University

#50

Manchester College

Manchester College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Manchester College