Cheapest Applied Mathematics Colleges

The City University of New York system dominates affordable Applied Mathematics education with three schools charging under $3,500 annually. Brooklyn College leads at just $2,943 net cost, while Baruch College achieves a remarkable 72.10% graduation rate despite similar pricing. These low costs reflect New York's commitment to accessible quantitative education in a region where financial services and tech companies increasingly demand mathematical modeling expertise. Beyond CUNY, the market shifts dramatically with private options like Berea College at $4,483 offering full work-study programs. Regional campuses in Ohio cluster around $6,000, though graduation rates plummet to as low as 12.10% at some locations. California State University-Fullerton stands out as the sole West Coast option under $6,000, maintaining a solid 69.20% graduation rate. Applied Mathematics graduates from these affordable programs typically earn between $33,993 and $69,338, with the field's growth driven by data science applications across banking, insurance, and emerging fintech sectors concentrated in major metropolitan areas.

Programs

$2,943 – $13,670

Net Price Range

$55,971

Avg. Program Earnings

53.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

50 Applied Mathematics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, New York	$2,943	$7,452	56.6%	54.5%
2	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, New York	$2,978	$7,464	72.1%	49.5%
3	CUNY City College New York, New York	$3,486	$7,340	54.7%	66.6%
4	Berea College Berea, Kentucky	$4,483	$49,326	62.0%	24.6%
5	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
6	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$4,783	$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
7	Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, Georgia	$5,090	$3,105	14.3%
8	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
9	California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, California	$5,646	$7,073	69.2%	66.7%
10	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
11	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
12	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$6,199	$6,863	39.8%	27.6%
13	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
14	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, Puerto Rico	$7,559	$6,920	31.1%
15	University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands	$7,563	$5,612	28.6%	96.9%
16	California State University-Northridge Northridge, California	$7,599	$7,095	56.2%	91.2%
17	Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, Indiana	$8,364	$8,179	35.7%	86.9%
18	Utah Valley University Orem, Utah	$8,463	$6,270	40.7%
19	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
20	California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, California	$8,931	$7,008	69.9%	40.0%
21	American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia	$9,104	$8,400	53.2%
22	Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York	$9,173	$8,576	57.1%	73.2%
23	Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, Florida	$9,899	$4,940	53.0%	56.0%
24	University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada	$10,011	$9,142	50.1%	85.3%
25	Wiley University Marshall, Texas	$10,095	$12,500	20.0%
26	Weber State University Ogden, Utah	$10,722	$6,391	43.0%
27	The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas	$10,726	$9,744	45.9%	99.9%
28	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan	$10,904	$14,944	56.6%	54.1%
29	North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, North Carolina	$10,980	$6,748	55.3%	56.4%
30	Valdosta State University Valdosta, Georgia	$11,298	$6,007	41.7%	89.5%
31	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
32	University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, South Carolina	$11,611	$10,760	40.1%	75.6%
33	University of California-San Diego La Jolla, California	$11,750	$15,265	87.6%	23.7%
34	Stanford University Stanford, California	$12,136	$62,484	92.8%	3.7%
35	Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan	$12,202	$13,630	47.9%	87.9%
36	Shepherd University Shepherdstown, West Virginia	$12,391	$8,642	49.5%	95.9%
37	Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois	$12,437	$49,834	79.2%	61.2%
38	Rice University Houston, Texas	$12,640	$58,128	95.7%	8.7%
39	University of California-Merced Merced, California	$12,744	$14,167	69.1%	89.5%
40	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	$12,817	$10,144	53.1%	82.7%
41	Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana	$12,820	$27,150	70.0%	55.7%
42	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$12,882	$7,424	50.1%	94.2%
43	Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, Iowa	$12,904	$20,000	81.7%	100.0%
44	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina	$12,983	$8,989	92.1%	17.1%
45	University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah	$13,172	$9,315	63.9%	89.1%
46	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, Georgia	$13,289	$11,764	92.3%	17.1%
47	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
48	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
49	University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, Puerto Rico	$13,487	$5,364	52.9%	52.1%
50	Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, Arizona	$13,670	$12,051	67.8%	89.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY schools so affordable for Applied Mathematics students?

CUNY schools like Brooklyn College and Baruch College charge net costs under $3,000 because they receive substantial state funding as public institutions. Brooklyn College costs just $2,943 annually while maintaining access to New York's financial district for internships. Baruch College achieves a 72.10% graduation rate at only $2,978 net cost, making it one of the best value propositions nationally.

How do graduation rates vary among the most affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 12.10% at Ohio University-Chillicothe to 72.10% at CUNY Baruch College, showing dramatic differences in student success. Regional Ohio campuses consistently show rates below 20%, while main campuses like Cal State Fullerton achieve 69.20%. Private nonprofit Berea College maintains 62.00% despite serving low-income students exclusively.

Is there a significant earnings difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Earnings data shows CUNY City College graduates earning $41,565 compared to $33,993 at CUNY NYC College of Technology, despite similar net costs around $3,500-$4,800. The highest reported earnings reach $69,338, though specific school data isn't available for all institutions. Geographic location and local industry connections often matter more than program cost for salary outcomes.

Where can students find the best combination of low cost and high graduation rates?

CUNY Baruch College offers the optimal balance with 72.10% graduation rate at $2,978 net cost, followed by Cal State Fullerton at 69.20% graduation rate for $5,646. Brooklyn College provides the lowest cost at $2,943 but with a 56.60% graduation rate. Ohio regional campuses offer low costs but graduation rates consistently fall below 21%.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program affordability in Applied Mathematics?

Acceptance rates vary widely regardless of cost, from Berea College's selective 24.58% to University of the Virgin Islands' open 96.90% admission. CUNY schools maintain moderate selectivity between 49-67% while keeping costs under $3,500. Even expensive regional campuses like those in Ohio often have limited admission data, suggesting different enrollment management strategies.

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