Analysis
A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests manageable borrowing—national benchmarks for mathematics bachelor's programs indicate graduates typically earn around $49,000 in their first year while carrying roughly $21,500 in debt. For Central Christian, we're estimating both figures from broader datasets since the small graduate cohort means no school-specific outcomes are published. The estimated first-year salary aligns with what Kansas flagship universities report for their math graduates, though Kansas programs overall trend slightly lower at $45,896 median earnings.
The 43% Pell grant enrollment tells you this college serves a substantial number of lower-income students, which matters when considering debt load. At an estimated $21,750, borrowing here appears close to the state median of $24,125, suggesting reasonable financing even without hard data from this specific program. Mathematics degrees generally offer strong ROI compared to many bachelor's programs—that half-year debt ratio is workable if your child actually enters a math-related field.
The challenge is straightforward: without reported outcomes, you're betting that Central Christian's small math program performs like peer programs nationally. If your child thrives in smaller settings and the estimated debt holds true, this could work financially. Just recognize you're making that decision with less information than you'd have at Kansas's larger universities, where actual graduate outcomes are published and track closely to these estimates.
Where Central Christian College of Kansas Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (24 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,000 | $48,772* | — | $21,750* | — | |
| $11,700 | $48,726* | — | $27,000* | 0.55 | |
| $10,942 | $43,067* | — | $21,250* | 0.49 | |
| National Median | — | $48,772* | — | $21,500* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Christian College of Kansas, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 253 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.