Analysis
Similar mathematics programs across Pennsylvania suggest first-year earnings around $48,800—right in line with both state and national medians for math bachelor's degrees. With estimated debt of $26,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 looks manageable, roughly matching what most Pennsylvania math graduates carry. This is a reasonable starting point for a STEM credential, though considerably behind what larger Pennsylvania universities report for their math graduates.
The challenge here is understanding what this relatively small program prepares students for. Pennsylvania's top math programs show a striking range—from Temple's $59,000 to Villanova's $75,000—suggesting that career outcomes depend heavily on whether graduates move into education, actuarial work, data analytics, or pursue graduate study. With nearly half of Clarks Summit students receiving Pell grants, the estimated $26,000 debt burden is real but not crushing if graduates secure positions in higher-paying math fields rather than settling for roles that don't leverage their quantitative training.
The absence of program-specific data means you're working with educated guesses based on peer schools. Before committing, determine whether this program has placement relationships with employers who value math graduates, what proportion continue to graduate school, and whether alumni end up in careers that justify the credential's cost. The estimated numbers suggest viability, but only if the program opens doors beyond general bachelor's degree jobs.
Where Clarks Summit University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (74 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clarks Summit UniversityClarks Summit | $32,400 | $48,800* | — | $25,990* | — |
 Villanova UniversityVillanova | $64,701 | $75,481* | $84,324 | $25,454* | 0.34 |
 Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore | $62,412 | $72,656* | — | —* | — |
 Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia | $60,663 | $70,313* | $81,966 | $30,899* | 0.44 |
 Temple UniversityPhiladelphia | $22,082 | $59,167* | $54,614 | $22,500* | 0.38 |
 Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh | $47,146 | $49,314* | $62,639 | $26,940* | 0.55 |
| 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 Clarks Summit University, approximately 49% 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 median of 12 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.