Mathematics at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville's mathematics program produces earnings right at the national median but trails most Pennsylvania schools—landing at the 40th percentile statewide despite the state's median being nearly identical to the national figure. That positioning matters because Pennsylvania families often choose in-state options for cost reasons, and here they'd be getting below-average results compared to Temple ($59,167), Duquesne ($49,314), and many others within the state system.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $25,900, graduates carry slightly less than the Pennsylvania median and rank in the 14th percentile nationally, meaning most programs saddle students with more. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53, this represents a manageable financial burden—though the slight earnings decline from year one to year four ($48,724 down to $47,564) suggests limited short-term growth potential, possibly reflecting graduates entering teaching positions with compressed salary scales.

The critical caveat here is sample size—fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could swing significantly year to year. For families confident their student will stay in Pennsylvania, comparing carefully against larger state programs with more robust data would be wise. This isn't a value disaster, but it's not offering a competitive edge either.