Mathematics at Brigham Young University

A bachelor's in mathematics from BYU likely carries about $21,750 in debt—meaningfully lower than what peer mathematics programs in Utah typically produce ($24,625). While first-year earnings of roughly $48,772 come from national benchmarks rather than BYU-specific outcomes, this aligns almost exactly with what the University of Utah's mathematics graduates actually earn. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests manageable repayment: about 45 cents of debt for every dollar earned in that first year.

What works in your child's favor here is the institutional profile. BYU's selectivity (average SAT of 1376, 69% admission rate) and the relatively modest debt burden create favorable conditions, even if we can't confirm how BYU's specific mathematics graduates perform. Mathematics degrees generally offer versatility—opening doors to teaching, actuarial work, data analysis, and graduate programs—which helps explain why the field maintains consistent earnings across different schools.

The caveat is real: we're working with estimates because BYU's mathematics graduating class is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. If you choose this path, your child would benefit from early conversations with BYU's career services about internships and alumni outcomes in mathematics. The fundamentals look reasonable, but you're investing with less certainty than programs where actual graduate data exists.