Analysis
Pennsylvania's math graduates show remarkable consistency—similar programs across the state cluster tightly around $48,800 in first-year earnings, suggesting Grove City's estimated outcomes reflect a reliable regional pattern. With debt hovering near $26,000, graduates would face monthly payments of roughly $290 over ten years, consuming about 7% of take-home pay. That's manageable math for someone entering teaching, actuarial work, or data analysis, though not the financial slam dunk some STEM degrees deliver.
The bigger question is what Grove City specifically brings to the table. Elite Pennsylvania programs like Villanova and Swarthmore place their math graduates at $70,000-plus, demonstrating that institutional reputation and network matter enormously in this field. Grove City's 73% admission rate and affluent student body (zero Pell recipients) suggest a well-resourced environment, but without actual outcomes data, you're banking on fit and teaching quality rather than proven placement results. If your child is considering graduate school—common for math majors—this undergraduate debt level leaves room for additional borrowing.
The practical takeaway: comparable programs produce solid, middle-class starting salaries that make the debt serviceable, but this isn't a high-earning technical degree. Before committing, get specific placement data directly from Grove City's math department—where do their graduates actually land, and how does their alumni network function in your child's target career?
Where Grove City College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (74 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grove City CollegeGrove City | $20,890 | $48,800* | — | $25,990* | — |
 Villanova UniversityVillanova | $64,701 | $75,481* | $84,324 | $25,454* | 0.34 |
 Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore | $62,412 | $72,656* | — | —* | — |
 Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia | $60,663 | $70,313* | $81,966 | $30,899* | 0.44 |
 Temple UniversityPhiladelphia | $22,082 | $59,167* | $54,614 | $22,500* | 0.38 |
 Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh | $47,146 | $49,314* | $62,639 | $26,940* | 0.55 |
| National Median | — | $48,772* | — | $21,500* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Grove City College, approximately 0% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.