Mathematics at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Similar mathematics programs across Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $49,000—squarely in line with the state median—while graduates here carry $20,500 in debt. That debt load sits near both state and national averages for math degrees, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42. In practical terms, graduates would dedicate roughly 5 months of their first year's salary to paying off these loans, assuming aggressive repayment.

The challenge is that these figures come from peer programs, not Franciscan's specific outcomes, so we're working with educated guesses rather than this school's track record. What we do know: Ohio's math programs show significant spread, with top performers like Kent State producing graduates earning $54,000+, while Franciscan's estimated outcomes fall closer to the middle. For a school with a 72% admission rate and solid academic profile (1218 average SAT), these middling projections suggest the program may not be maximizing graduate earning potential compared to state competition.

The math itself works—the debt is manageable relative to typical starting salaries—but parents should push for actual outcomes data before committing. Request specific information about where recent graduates land: teaching positions, actuarial work, graduate school placements. Without concrete evidence of this program's performance, you're essentially betting that Franciscan mirrors the Ohio average rather than falling below it.