Applied Mathematics at Belmont University

At $25,000 in estimated debt for earnings around $61,000, this program tracks closely with what applied mathematics graduates nationwide typically achieve—though it's worth noting these figures come from peer institutions rather than Belmont's actual graduates. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 suggests manageable repayment, meaning roughly five months of first-year salary to cover total educational debt.

Applied mathematics programs nationally produce a median starting salary of $61,000, with top-performing programs pushing graduates above $71,000 in their first year. Where Belmont's program falls within that range remains unclear given the limited graduate sample. The relatively high admission rate and strong SAT scores suggest an accessible program that still attracts academically capable students, though the low Pell enrollment (19%) indicates this may be less financially accessible than other Tennessee options.

The lack of reported data from Belmont's program itself means you're essentially betting on whether this school can match national norms for applied mathematics. Given the field's strong fundamentals—quantitative skills translate well across industries—the risk may be worth taking if Belmont offers specific advantages like Nashville's growing tech sector connections or smaller class sizes. But verify what career support and industry partnerships actually exist, since those practical elements often matter more than the degree itself for translating mathematical training into employment.