Mathematics at Dartmouth College

Dartmouth's mathematics graduates earn $108,255 in their first year—36% more than the New Hampshire median and more than double the national average for math majors. Among New Hampshire's nine mathematics programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile, trailing only a handful of specialized programs. More impressively, graduates leave with just $11,617 in debt, roughly half the state median. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.11 means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in just over a month of work.

The trajectory looks solid: earnings grow 15% to $124,017 by year four, suggesting these graduates are building valuable career momentum rather than peaking early. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means some variation is possible, but the pattern is clear enough. These outcomes likely reflect both Dartmouth's recruiting network and the rigor of its mathematics program—employers consistently value the analytical skills and problem-solving approach that come with a degree from a highly selective institution.

For families weighing the investment at one of America's most selective colleges (6% admission rate), these numbers validate the decision. Your child would be entering a program that dramatically outperforms both state and national benchmarks while keeping debt manageable through strong financial aid. The math here, quite literally, works.