Applied Mathematics at Beloit College

Beloit College's Applied Mathematics program carries an estimated $25,421 in debt—higher than both the Wisconsin median ($21,000) and national median ($21,393) for similar programs. When peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $60,930, this creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, which translates to about five months of gross income. That's manageable territory for a STEM degree, though the University of Wisconsin-Stout's applied math graduates reportedly earn $67,159—about $6,200 more annually than what comparable programs suggest Beloit students might make.

The gap matters because Wisconsin's applied mathematics market appears stronger than the national average. With the state median sitting at $67,159 compared to the national $60,930, there's reason to wonder whether Beloit's smaller program (hence the data suppression) connects students to these higher-paying regional opportunities as effectively as larger state programs do. The higher estimated debt compounds this concern—you're potentially paying more to access a smaller network in a state where bigger programs seem to deliver better outcomes.

For parents weighing this investment, the core question is whether Beloit's liberal arts environment and smaller class sizes justify both the premium debt and potentially lower earnings trajectory. The fundamentals aren't alarming, but these estimates suggest you should dig into placement specifics: where do recent grads actually land jobs, and what salaries do they command?