Mathematics at Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State's mathematics program lands squarely at the national median for earnings but trails the Connecticut state median by nearly $5,000—placing it in just the 40th percentile among the state's 21 math programs. Starting at $48,660, graduates earn roughly what math majors make nationwide but lag behind the state's flagship UConn campuses, which all report median earnings around $53,000. For Connecticut families weighing in-state options, that gap matters.

The financial picture does work, though. At $25,000 in debt—below both state and national medians—graduates face manageable payments of roughly $280 monthly on their starting salaries. The 20% earnings bump to $58,395 after four years suggests the degree opens doors, even if CCSU doesn't command the same premium as more selective Connecticut schools. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51 means graduates can realistically handle repayment while building their careers.

For families looking at Connecticut's more accessible state schools, this program delivers solid preparation without crushing debt. You're paying less upfront but accepting lower initial earning potential than you'd see at UConn or Trinity. If affordability matters more than maximizing first-year salary, and your student needs CCSU's 76% admission rate, the math works out reasonably well.