Mathematics at Eastern Nazarene College

A $62,000 starting salary is encouraging news for a mathematics degree, though parents should understand this figure comes from Massachusetts peer programs rather than Eastern Nazarene's specific track record. Math degrees in the state typically produce solid earnings—this estimate matches the state median exactly—but the national landscape for mathematics bachelor's degrees shows significant variation, with outcomes ranging from under $50,000 to well over $100,000 depending on the program and career path students pursue.

The estimated $19,334 debt load works out to a manageable 0.31 debt-to-earnings ratio, suggesting monthly loan payments around $200 on a standard plan—roughly 3% of gross monthly income. That's a reasonable burden if the earnings estimate holds, and it's slightly below what similar Massachusetts programs typically produce in debt. The challenge is that Eastern Nazarene serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (35%) who may face additional financial pressures beyond federal loans.

The real question centers on whether Eastern Nazarene can deliver outcomes comparable to the state average given its modest selectivity profile. Massachusetts is home to mathematics powerhouses—MIT and Tufts graduates earn nearly double what peer programs suggest—but even solid state schools cluster in the $60-75K range. If your child can match that estimated $62,000, the investment pencils out reasonably well. The uncertainty here matters more than usual: with no reported data, you're relying entirely on proxy figures from other schools.