Mathematics at Rollins College

A bachelor's in mathematics from Rollins College carries an estimated $21,750 in debt—roughly in line with what similar private institutions report nationally. The question is whether the earning power justifies that cost. Based on comparable mathematics programs across Florida, first-year earnings hover around $46,000, slightly below the national median of $48,772. This puts Rollins in the middle of the pack for Florida math degrees, though notably behind larger state universities like UCF ($51,315) and FSU ($49,919).

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests manageable repayment—you're looking at roughly half a year's salary in debt, which is reasonable by today's standards. However, these figures are estimates drawn from peer programs, not actual outcomes tracked for Rollins graduates specifically. The small sample size that triggered data suppression means we can't know whether Rollins' selective admissions (median SAT of 1304) and private liberal arts environment translate into better job placement or starting salaries than the state average suggests.

For parents weighing this investment, the math works if your student plans to leverage the degree into graduate school, actuarial work, or quantitative roles in finance or tech—fields where the bachelor's is a stepping stone rather than an endpoint. If the plan is to enter the workforce immediately with just the undergraduate degree, you're paying private school tuition for what appear to be public university outcomes.