Mathematics at Pittsburg State University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 sits comfortably in manageable territory, suggesting that comparable mathematics bachelor's programs nationwide produce graduates who earn roughly double their initial debt load. With estimated first-year earnings of $48,772 matching the national median and debt of $21,498 falling just below it, the financial profile here tracks with typical math programs across the country. In Kansas specifically, similar programs show slightly lower earnings ($45,896 median) but higher debt ($24,125), putting this estimate in a reasonable competitive range.

The challenge is that these figures are drawn entirely from peer programs—we simply don't know what Pittsburg State's actual graduates are earning or borrowing. Kansas flagship programs like KU report nearly identical earnings to our estimate ($48,726), while K-State comes in lower ($43,067), showing the real variation that exists even among state schools. Mathematics degrees generally lead to diverse career paths—teaching, actuarial work, data analysis, graduate school—which can produce widely different early earnings depending on the path a graduate chooses.

Given Pittsburg State's 88% admission rate and accessible profile, it likely serves students who might not attend KU but could still access solid math career opportunities. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value, but without actual graduate outcomes, you're relying on national averages rather than this school's track record. If your child is considering this program, direct contact with the department about graduate placement and career paths would fill critical gaps these estimates can't address.