Mathematics at Morgan State University

Morgan State's mathematics program sits right at Maryland's median for bachelor's degrees in this field, with estimated first-year earnings of $56,443 based on five comparable programs across the state. That figure notably exceeds the national benchmark by about $8,000, suggesting Maryland's job market rewards math graduates more generously than most states. The estimated debt load of $21,375 translates to a manageable 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio—roughly five months of gross income, which leaves reasonable breathing room for a recent graduate.

What makes this estimate particularly relevant is Morgan State's student population: over half receive Pell grants, meaning these figures represent outcomes for students from economic backgrounds similar to those your child would graduate alongside. While peer programs at Johns Hopkins and Maryland-College Park show significantly higher earnings, those institutions serve different student populations and admit far more selectively. Towson's identical median suggests Morgan State's graduates likely access similar entry-level opportunities in Maryland's education, government, and tech sectors.

The caveat is that these are estimates from similar programs, not Morgan State's actual track record. For a debt level that's essentially Maryland's median and earnings that keep pace with the state standard, you're looking at what appears to be a solid foundation—assuming your child can translate a math degree into employment. The real question is whether Morgan State provides the advising and connections to make that translation happen.