Mathematics and Statistics at Felician University

A $28,000 debt load for a bachelor's in mathematics might sound reasonable—and compared to national benchmarks where the typical debt is $21,750, it's modestly higher. But here's the catch: Felician's earnings data is suppressed due to small sample sizes, so we're relying on national program medians that suggest first-year earnings around $59,000. That produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, meaning graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary—manageable on paper, but only if this program's actual outcomes match the national estimate.

The uncertainty matters more at Felician than it might elsewhere. With a 94% admission rate and students who are predominantly first-generation or lower-income (52% receive Pell grants), this is a school serving students who can't afford a credential that underperforms. Mathematics degrees can lead to strong careers in data analysis, actuarial work, or teaching, but they require either graduate school or specific technical skills that employers value. If Felician's curriculum emphasizes applicable skills and the school has decent placement support, the investment could work out fine.

Before committing, dig into job placement specifics: where do graduates actually land, and how quickly? With only two schools in New Jersey offering this program and no comparable reported data, you're navigating with limited visibility. The debt isn't catastrophic, but you need confidence that this particular program delivers results beyond what the estimates suggest.