Analysis
A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 is manageable for a bachelor's degree, though the numbers here tell only part of the story. Both the projected $48,772 first-year salary and $21,750 debt come from national benchmarks for similar mathematics programs—the actual graduate pool at Morris College is too small to report separately. That means we're looking at what *comparable* programs typically produce, not what this specific school delivers. For context, South Carolina's mathematics programs cluster around the same earnings level, with flagship institutions like USC and Clemson reporting salaries in the $47,500-$50,000 range.
The 82% Pell grant population suggests Morris serves students who need this degree to pay off quickly. Mathematics degrees generally offer solid entry points into education, data analysis, and various technical fields, but outcomes depend heavily on career path and geographic mobility. If your child plans to teach in South Carolina or pursue graduate work, these numbers might hold. If they're aiming for higher-paying tech or finance roles, you'll want to understand how Morris's specific curriculum, internship network, and placement support stack up against what drove those national averages. Without school-specific data, you're essentially betting that Morris's outcomes mirror the national median—a reasonable assumption for mathematics programs, but not a guarantee.
Where Morris College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (29 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16,224 | $48,772* | — | $21,750* | — | |
| $12,688 | $49,949* | $69,584 | $22,700* | 0.45 | |
| $15,554 | $47,529* | $71,461 | $22,500* | 0.47 | |
| National Median | — | $48,772* | — | $21,500* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Morris College, approximately 82% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 253 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.