Mathematics at George Fox University

A mathematics degree from George Fox comes with an estimated debt burden of $21,750—slightly above Oregon's typical math program debt—while comparable programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $41,300. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 means graduates would owe roughly half their first year's salary, which isn't alarming but leaves less margin than some families prefer, especially when the estimated earnings trail the national median for math majors by about $7,500.

The earnings estimate here comes from just four Oregon programs, and the picture varies considerably across the state. Oregon State's math graduates, for instance, report starting salaries above $45,000, while University of Oregon's come in surprisingly lower at $25,000. Where George Fox falls in that range matters tremendously for the return on investment. Math is typically versatile—opening doors to finance, tech, education, and analytics—but starting around $41,000 means those doors may open more slowly than at peer institutions.

For parents weighing this option, the key question is whether George Fox's smaller program (hence the suppressed data) offers something distinctive worth the comparable cost. If your student values the close-knit environment and can leverage George Fox's network into one of those higher-paying math-adjacent careers, the debt is manageable. But if they're simply seeking a math degree, programs with stronger placement records and similar debt loads exist elsewhere in Oregon.