Applied Mathematics at Eastern Nazarene College

Massachusetts applied mathematics programs command some of the strongest salaries in the country—the state median sits at $98,216, nearly 40% higher than the national figure. But comparable programs nationally suggest Eastern Nazarene students might earn closer to $60,930 in their first year, a significant gap from both Harvard's $114,000+ outcomes and even Wentworth's $82,000. That disparity matters when you're looking at an estimated $25,000 in debt, which is above the national median for this field.

The challenge here is visibility. Because Eastern Nazarene's graduate pool is too small for the Department of Education to publish specific outcomes, we're relying on national benchmarks to estimate both earnings and debt. That means you can't know whether this program follows the typical national pattern or performs more like its Massachusetts peers. Given the school's 1035 average SAT score and 59% admission rate, it's reasonable to question whether outcomes would reach the state's elite tier.

For a family considering this investment, the uncertainty is the story. If the program delivers closer to state norms, the economics work beautifully. If it tracks with national medians while charging comparable tuition to better-documented Massachusetts programs, the value proposition weakens considerably. Before committing, you'd want direct evidence—employment reports, alumni contacts, anything that shows where graduates actually land and what they actually earn.