Mathematics at Arkansas Tech University

In Arkansas, mathematics bachelor's programs show considerable variation in outcomes, with first-year earnings ranging from about $33,000 to $41,000 among schools with reported data. Arkansas Tech's estimated figures—around $41,000 in earnings and $16,700 in debt—place it near the top of that range, suggesting graduates should be able to manage their loans comfortably with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41.

The caveat here is that these figures are derived from a handful of similar programs in Arkansas, not Arkansas Tech's actual graduates. While this gives a reasonable baseline for what mathematics majors in the state typically earn, individual outcomes at this particular school could differ. What we can say with more confidence is that the debt burden appears modest compared to both state and national norms, which typically run closer to $21,500.

The bigger question is the earnings gap: Arkansas mathematics graduates start about $8,000 below the national median of $48,772. For a student planning to stay in Arkansas, this program looks financially sound with manageable debt and competitive state-level earnings. But if your child might pursue opportunities in higher-paying markets after graduation, understand that Arkansas Tech—and Arkansas programs generally—start from a lower baseline than what mathematics majors command elsewhere.