Mathematics and Statistics at Centenary University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 suggests manageable student debt, though the figures here come with significant uncertainty. The estimated $21,250 in debt sits slightly below the national median for math and statistics bachelor's programs ($21,750), while first-year earnings estimates of $59,063 align exactly with the national median. However, these benchmarks are drawn from a very small pool—just 46 programs nationwide report data for this major, and only two schools in New Jersey offer it, meaning the comparison points themselves are limited.

The challenge with Centenary's program is that we're working with estimates from peer institutions rather than this school's actual graduate outcomes, and the broader landscape for this major is already sparse. Math and statistics degrees typically offer strong career flexibility, but without school-specific data, it's difficult to assess whether Centenary's curriculum, faculty connections, and career services translate into the opportunities that make this major worthwhile. The 97% admission rate and 38% Pell population suggest an access-focused institution, which may mean different support structures than you'd find at more selective schools.

For parents, the estimated numbers look reasonable on paper, but that's assuming this program performs like its peers. Given the data limitations and the relatively small number of comparable programs nationwide, you'll need to dig deeper into Centenary's specific track record: where recent graduates actually work, employer connections in the region, and whether the program has placement support that can help students leverage a math degree into solid career outcomes.