Mathematics at Bluffton University

Similar Ohio mathematics programs suggest first-year earnings around $49,000—right at the state median and slightly above the national figure. Bluffton's estimated $22,625 debt load, while modest compared to many bachelor's programs, sits slightly above the state median for mathematics degrees. The resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 indicates manageable repayment, though it's worth noting that several larger public universities in Ohio—including Kent State and Ohio State—report mathematics graduates earning $3,000-5,000 more annually.

The challenge here is that we're working entirely with estimates based on peer programs, since Bluffton's mathematics graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. This means we can't know whether Bluffton's program outperforms or underperforms these state averages. For a specialized program at a small private college serving a substantial portion of Pell grant recipients, the debt levels appear reasonable, but the earnings estimates don't show any clear advantage over more established programs nearby.

If your child is drawn to Bluffton's small-college environment, these projected numbers suggest mathematics could provide a workable financial foundation. However, given the complete lack of program-specific data, you'll want to dig deeper—talk to recent graduates directly, understand job placement patterns, and compare what Bluffton offers that might justify choosing it over Ohio's public universities where mathematics graduates demonstrably earn more.