Mathematics at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Similar mathematics programs in Minnesota suggest this could be a solid financial choice, with first-year earnings around $57,166 outpacing the national median for math bachelor's degrees by nearly $8,400. The estimated debt of $23,000 creates a manageable 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning graduates would owe less than half their first-year salary, which is well within comfortable repayment territory.

The catch is that we're working entirely with estimates here, since Concordia's graduating class is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. These figures come from the median of just five comparable programs across Minnesota, placing this program right in the middle of the state's mathematics offerings. The estimated earnings align almost exactly with St. Olaf and Macalester, though it's impossible to know if Concordia's actual graduates match this pattern without school-specific data.

For an anxious parent, the fundamentals look reasonable: mathematics degrees generally lead to stable employment, and the projected debt burden wouldn't be crushing. But you're essentially betting that Concordia's outcomes mirror the state average rather than falling below it. If your child has options at schools with reported data—like Minnesota-Twin Cities or Duluth, where you can see actual graduate earnings—those might offer more certainty about return on investment, even if the numbers end up in a similar range.