Mathematics at Asbury University

The estimated $21,750 debt burden sits right at the national median for mathematics degrees, but here's where things get uncertain: the earnings projection of $48,772 comes from national benchmarks because Asbury's graduate sample was too small to report. That's considerably higher than what Kentucky mathematics programs typically produce—peer schools across the state average just $31,734, with even the University of Kentucky reporting $39,211 for actual graduates. Whether Asbury's small mathematics cohort actually matches the national figure or tracks closer to Kentucky norms makes an enormous difference in this program's value.

The 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable if the national estimate holds, putting monthly loan payments around 5% of gross income. But if outcomes align more with state patterns, that same debt becomes significantly heavier. The small graduate sample that triggered data suppression also means less track record to evaluate—you're betting on a program without the graduate outcomes data that would normally inform this decision.

For a mathematics degree specifically, this creates a dilemma: the debt is moderate and predictable, but you're investing without knowing whether Asbury's graduates match the strong national mathematics market or the weaker Kentucky outcomes. If your child has admission offers from programs with actual reported data—especially larger Kentucky schools where you can see real graduate earnings—those provide much clearer pictures of expected returns.