Mathematics at Roberts Wesleyan University

Mathematics programs across New York show dramatic variation in outcomes, with top schools producing graduates earning $80,000+ while many programs cluster around $45,000—right where Roberts Wesleyan's peer programs suggest graduates land. At an estimated $21,697 in debt, this would create a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, meaning a graduate could theoretically pay off their loans with roughly half of their first-year salary.

The reality check: these estimates come from similar math programs statewide, not Roberts Wesleyan's actual graduates. What we know for certain is that New York's math bachelor's programs typically produce first-year earnings in the mid-$40,000s—well below the national median of $48,772 and dramatically below what elite STEM-focused schools deliver. For a family considering this program, the question becomes whether a smaller, selective-access school (78% admission rate, 40% Pell grant recipients) provides advantages—like stronger faculty relationships or career services—that might push outcomes above these estimates.

The estimated debt burden appears reasonable if earnings hold near the $45,880 mark, but there's no safety cushion here. If your student is targeting quantitative careers that typically pay more (data science, actuarial work, quantitative finance), they'll need to leverage internships and networking aggressively, as Roberts Wesleyan doesn't appear in the same earnings tier as schools with reported outcomes. The math degree could work financially, but success likely depends on what your student does beyond coursework.