Mathematics at Monmouth University

Monmouth's math program shows promising earnings growth—from $52K to $65K over four years—though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift significantly year to year. The first-year salary sits above both the national and New Jersey medians, and graduates reach $65K by year four, putting them nearly on par with NJIT despite Monmouth's open-admission profile and much lower tuition costs.

The debt picture is exceptionally strong: at $27K, graduates carry about $3,500 more than the state median but start earning enough to keep their debt-to-income ratio at a manageable 0.52. More importantly, this ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden, meaning 95% of math programs saddle students with more. That's a genuine advantage for a private university.

The uncertainty here isn't quality—it's consistency. With such a small cohort, one bad year could drag these numbers down, or a few high earners could be inflating them. But if your child is looking at accessible NJ schools rather than competing for spots at NJIT or Rutgers, Monmouth delivers comparable outcomes without the competitive pressure. Just understand you're betting on a program without a robust track record yet.