Mathematics at Berry College

Berry College's mathematics program lacks sufficient graduate data for the Department of Education to report specific outcomes, but comparable Georgia mathematics programs suggest first-year earnings around $44,000 against estimated debt of $22,000. That's a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49, meaning graduates would owe roughly half their first year's salary—better than many liberal arts degrees.

The challenge is that this estimated earning power falls about $4,000 below the national median for mathematics bachelor's degrees. Georgia's top mathematics programs show a range from $35,000 to $47,000, with flagships like UGA producing graduates who earn roughly $3,000 more initially. For a selective liberal arts college (62% admission rate, 1223 average SAT), Berry appears competitive within Georgia but trails national benchmarks.

Mathematics degrees typically offer strong long-term earning potential as graduates move into data science, actuarial work, or technical roles. The estimated debt load here is reasonable enough that your child wouldn't be locked into high-paying jobs immediately. However, the small graduate cohort that triggers data suppression means fewer on-campus recruiting pipelines and a smaller alumni network in quantitative fields—practical disadvantages that don't show up in the numbers but matter for launching a mathematics career.