Mathematics at Ohio Dominican University

Based on comparable mathematics programs in Ohio, this degree appears positioned right at the state median for first-year earnings of roughly $49,200, with estimated debt of $22,625 that sits slightly above the typical $20,750 for similar programs. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 suggests manageable repayment—a graduate earning at this level would dedicate less than half their first year's income to their total educational debt, which falls within reasonable territory for a bachelor's degree. However, it's worth noting that several public universities in Ohio with reported data show mathematics graduates earning $3,000-5,000 more in their first year, including Kent State and Ohio State.

The real question is whether Ohio Dominican's smaller program size (which is why these figures are estimates rather than reported outcomes) translates to advantages that justify similar costs to larger programs. Some students thrive in smaller mathematics departments with more individual attention, but the trade-off is that we simply don't have graduate-specific data to confirm whether ODU's students are matching, exceeding, or falling short of the state averages used here. Given that the typical Ohio mathematics graduate reaches the mid-$40,000s in year one, and ODU's institutional profile serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students, this program could work well for students who need a supportive environment—just recognize you're making that decision with less concrete outcome data than you'd have at the state's larger universities.