Est. Earnings (1yr)
$44,424
Est. from GA median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$21,750
Est. from national median (66 programs)

Analysis

Based on similar mathematics programs in Georgia, Agnes Scott graduates appear to enter the job market around $44,000—roughly $4,000 below the national median for math majors. The estimated debt load of $21,750 creates a manageable ratio of 0.49, meaning just under half of first-year earnings would go toward student loans. These figures track closely with what Georgia State and University of North Georgia math graduates actually earn, though both of those larger public universities produce outcomes that suggest Agnes Scott's estimates are realistic for the state market.

The challenge here is understanding what you're paying for beyond the degree itself. As a selective women's college with strong academic credentials (SAT scores well above 1200), Agnes Scott offers a distinctive environment that may justify choosing it over Georgia's flagship programs, even though UGA math graduates earn about $3,000 more initially. The question is whether that educational experience—smaller classes, focused mentoring, the liberal arts approach to quantitative fields—translates into career advantages that these early earnings figures don't capture.

For families watching their budget, the modest debt burden provides some breathing room. But given that these estimates come from peer programs rather than actual Agnes Scott outcomes, the clearest guidance is to connect with recent graduates directly through the department to understand where they've landed and how quickly their earnings have grown beyond that first year.

Where Agnes Scott College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (38 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Agnes Scott CollegeDecatur$48,150$44,424*—$21,750*—
University of GeorgiaAthens$11,180$47,188*$63,502$20,645*0.44
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega$5,009$45,533*$43,362$22,750*0.50
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta$8,478$43,315*$54,457$19,544*0.45
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro$5,905$35,511*$51,232$24,650*0.69
National Median—$48,772*—$21,500*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Agnes Scott College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in GA. Actual outcomes may vary.