Mathematics at Mount Mary University

Based on comparable mathematics programs in Wisconsin, graduates here can expect earnings around $50,000 in their first year—right at the state median and slightly above the national benchmark. This places Mount Mary's estimated outcomes in the middle of the pack among Wisconsin schools, though well behind UW-Madison's $68,000. The estimated $27,000 in debt pushes above both state and national medians for this field, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54.

That debt load matters when you consider Mount Mary serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (58%), meaning many families are already stretched financially. Similar programs in Wisconsin typically carry around $24,000 in debt, so the extra $3,000 here isn't catastrophic but does eat into the financial cushion that a mathematics degree should provide. The first-year earnings estimate suggests graduates can manage the repayment, but there's less room for error than at programs with lighter debt loads.

The lack of reported data—not unusual for smaller programs—means these figures reflect peer programs rather than Mount Mary's actual track record. If your child is choosing between schools, look for programs that can show you their specific outcomes. In mathematics, where employment prospects are generally solid, the school matters less than in some fields, but you're still betting on estimates rather than proven results.