Mathematics at Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Tech's mathematics program carries an estimated $21,750 in debt—slightly below the $25,125 median for Michigan math programs—while first-year earnings track right at the state median of $47,951. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests graduates could realistically pay off loans within 2-3 years of focused repayment, which is reasonable for a bachelor's degree in a technical field.

The limited data here (too few graduates for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes) raises questions about program scale and employer connections. Math programs across Michigan show enormous variation in graduate outcomes: while comparable programs suggest earnings near $48,000, University of Michigan math graduates start at over $80,000—nearly double. That gap often reflects differences in recruiting pipelines, particularly to quantitative roles in finance, tech, or consulting. Lawrence Tech's technical focus and Detroit-area location could provide advantages in certain industries, but the estimated earnings suggest graduates may not be competing for the highest-paying quantitative positions that top math majors pursue.

For parents, the manageable debt burden is the clearest positive here. The tougher question is whether a smaller math program offers the same career launching power as larger universities with established recruiting relationships. If your student is targeting specific industries where Lawrence Tech has demonstrated placement success, this could work well. Otherwise, the combination of limited graduate data and earnings that mirror the state average—not exceed it—suggests this program may not differentiate itself in Michigan's competitive math graduate market.