Mathematics at Eureka College

Illinois mathematics programs suggest first-year earnings around $52,600, and if Eureka College's outcomes align with these peer programs, graduates would face a manageable debt-to-earnings picture. The estimated $17,084 in debt sits notably below both state and national medians for math degrees, translating to a 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning roughly three months of gross income to cover the full debt load. While this is more favorable than typical math programs, the small graduate sample that led to data suppression is itself worth noting.

The estimated earnings place this program right at Illinois's median for mathematics degrees, though far below elite institutions like University of Chicago or Northwestern. What matters more for most families is the comparison to accessible programs: similar Illinois programs at regional universities cluster in this same $50-55K range, suggesting the earnings estimate may reasonably reflect what a small liberal arts college can deliver in this field.

The lighter debt burden becomes the key advantage here. If you're choosing between comparable mathematics programs in Illinois, a school that graduates students with $3,500 less debt than the state median offers meaningful breathing room in those critical early career years. Just recognize you're working with estimates drawn from peer programs, not Eureka's actual track record—the true outcomes for this specific cohort remain unknown due to the small class size.