Applied Mathematics at Emmanuel College

Similar applied mathematics programs nationwide suggest Emmanuel graduates might earn around $61,000 in their first year, placing this squarely at the national median—but well below what Massachusetts math majors typically command. With 19 programs in the state and a median salary approaching $98,000, the gap is striking. Schools like Wentworth produce graduates earning $82,000, while Harvard tops $114,000, suggesting Emmanuel's outcomes may not fully capitalize on Boston's robust tech and finance job market.

The estimated debt of $25,400 represents a manageable burden relative to those first-year earnings—a 0.42 ratio that's generally considered reasonable. However, this calculation assumes earnings that lag far behind state norms. An Emmanuel graduate might need nearly half their first year's salary to cover student loans while peers at other Massachusetts schools potentially service similar debt loads against significantly higher incomes.

For families considering this program, the central question is whether Emmanuel's applied math degree opens doors to those higher-paying Massachusetts opportunities or whether graduates actually see the national-level outcomes these estimates suggest. The wide variation in state results—from $61,000 to $114,000—means the debt feels very different depending on which end of that spectrum a graduate lands. Before committing, push the school hard for concrete placement data: where do their math majors actually work, and what do they really earn?