Applied Mathematics at Endicott College

Massachusetts employers typically pay applied mathematics graduates exceptionally well—the state median of $98,216 far exceeds the national figure. But peer programs nationally suggest Endicott graduates might earn closer to $61,000 in their first year, roughly 40% below what other Massachusetts programs produce. That gap raises questions about whether this program connects students to the same high-paying employers in finance, tech, and consulting that drive those stronger state numbers.

The estimated debt of $25,421 isn't crushing on its own—it represents about five months of those projected first-year earnings. Nationally, that's slightly above the median for applied mathematics programs, though manageable if earnings climb quickly. The real concern is opportunity cost: if comparable programs at Wentworth or other Massachusetts schools are placing graduates into $82,000+ starting positions with similar debt loads, the financial trajectory looks quite different.

Without program-specific outcomes data, you're making this decision somewhat blind. Before committing, push the admissions office hard on where their applied mathematics graduates actually land—which companies hire them, what roles they take, and what those starting salaries look like. If Endicott's network primarily places graduates in lower-paying roles or industries compared to peer Massachusetts programs, that $37,000 earnings gap won't close easily, and you'll want to know that upfront.