Mathematics at Milligan University

A mathematics bachelor's degree from Milligan appears positioned right at Tennessee's median for math programs—though it's worth noting these figures come from comparable programs since this school's graduate sample is too small for the Department of Education to report. Peer programs in Tennessee suggest first-year earnings around $51,200, which sits above the national median for math degrees and translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 with estimated borrowing of $21,750.

What makes this picture harder to evaluate is the enormous variation among Tennessee math programs. While Vanderbilt math graduates earn over $100,000 in their first year, even flagship UT-Knoxville comes in below Milligan's comparable peer average at $39,000. This spread suggests that institutional prestige, location, and individual career choices matter as much as the degree itself. Similar programs nationally carry nearly identical debt loads, so Milligan's estimated borrowing fits the standard pattern for private religious colleges of this type.

The practical takeaway: if your child thrives in a smaller Christian college environment and plans to pursue teaching, actuarial work, or graduate school, these estimated figures suggest reasonable financial positioning. But without actual outcomes data from Milligan's own graduates, you're making this decision with less certainty than at larger state schools where graduate samples are robust enough to report. The debt burden appears manageable regardless, but confirming career services support and alumni placement patterns directly with the school becomes especially important here.