Applied Mathematics at Champlain College

A bachelor's in Applied Mathematics typically opens doors to well-paying technical roles, and national data from similar programs suggests first-year earnings around $61,000. That figure places Champlain's program right at the national median for applied math degrees, though comparable programs at the 75th percentile nationally reach over $71,000. With Vermont having only three institutions offering this degree, context for local outcomes is limited, but the estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 falls within a manageable range for a technical degree.

The estimated debt load of roughly $25,400 sits slightly above the national median for applied math programs at around $21,400. For a quantitative field where graduates typically find employment in data analysis, software development, or financial services, this difference amounts to several months of additional loan payments rather than a fundamental affordability problem. Champlain's admission profile—a 67% acceptance rate with solid SAT scores averaging 1262—suggests a moderately selective environment that could provide adequate rigor for quantitative coursework.

The critical caveat: these figures come from peer institutions nationally because Champlain's graduate cohort is too small to report independently. That means you're essentially betting on whether Champlain can match what similar programs produce elsewhere. The math itself looks reasonable, but without school-specific outcomes, you're investing based on the strength of their curriculum and faculty rather than a proven employment track record for their applied math graduates.