Mathematics at Coker University

A bachelor's in mathematics from Coker University carries an estimated $21,750 in debt—right at the national median for math programs—while peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $48,800. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 falls within reasonable territory for a STEM degree, meaning graduates would owe roughly what they might earn in five months. For comparison, South Carolina's flagship programs report similar starting salaries: USC at $49,949 and Clemson at $47,529, suggesting the state's math graduates cluster tightly around this earning level regardless of institution.

The caveat: both earnings and debt figures here are estimates drawn from comparable programs nationally, since Coker's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish specific outcomes. This doesn't reflect poor performance—it simply means fewer students complete this degree here each year. What we can say is that mathematics degrees generally provide solid earning potential relative to debt, and Coker's estimated outcomes align with both state and national patterns rather than deviating sharply.

For a family comfortable with this level of uncertainty, the fundamentals look reasonable: manageable debt for a quantitative degree that opens doors in education, analytics, and finance. But without program-specific data, you're betting that Coker's outcomes mirror the national average rather than having evidence they do.