Mathematics at Park University

Based on comparable mathematics programs in Missouri, Park's estimated first-year earnings of $52,160 land right at the state median—a solid middle ground between Missouri State's $48,188 and Mizzou's $56,132, though nowhere near Washington University's $79,799. The estimated $21,750 in debt sits slightly above Missouri's typical $19,311 for math degrees, but yields a manageable 0.42 debt ratio that suggests graduates could reasonably handle loan payments on their starting salary.

What's harder to assess here is Park's particular value proposition. While the estimated figures align with state norms, you're looking at a school serving a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (39%) without published outcomes data. Similar programs in Missouri produce widely varying results—that $31,856 floor at UM-St. Louis versus the $56,000+ range at the flagship campus shows how much employment outcomes can differ even within the same state system.

The estimation suggests Park sits comfortably in the middle of Missouri's math degree landscape, neither bargain nor premium. For families weighing this program, the key question becomes whether Park's specific teaching approach, location advantages, or scheduling flexibility (important for working students) offsets the uncertainty about its actual graduate outcomes. The debt load appears reasonable enough to take on that risk if Park's particular model fits your student's situation well.