Mathematics at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Similar mathematics programs in New Jersey suggest starting earnings around $50,800—solidly above the national median for math degrees but well behind what graduates from NJIT or the Rutgers campuses typically command. With an estimated debt load of $21,750, this puts Fairleigh Dickinson's program at a manageable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe less than half their first-year salary.

The challenge is that these figures are estimates drawn from peer institutions, not actual outcomes tracked for Fairleigh Dickinson's mathematics graduates specifically. The school's 95% admission rate and high Pell grant population (35%) suggest it serves a different student profile than the state's more selective programs, which could influence both the job placement networks available and the types of first positions graduates secure. The estimated earnings here track exactly with New Jersey's median for math programs, placing this squarely in the middle tier statewide.

For families, the modest estimated debt makes this less risky than many bachelor's programs, but you're paying for uncertainty about where exactly these graduates land. If your student is self-directed about internships and career planning, the debt-to-earnings picture looks reasonable. If they need strong institutional support to connect with employers, you'll want to investigate what career services and alumni networks actually exist here—the estimates alone won't tell you that.