Mathematics at Roosevelt University

Based on comparable mathematics programs in Illinois, Roosevelt's debt picture looks notably favorable—an estimated $17,000 puts graduates well below both the state median of $21,000 and the national median of $22,000. The estimated first-year earnings of roughly $53,000 align with the Illinois state median, suggesting graduates should be competitive with peers from larger state universities while carrying less debt burden.

That 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio translates to manageable monthly payments—likely around $200 on a standard 10-year plan against a monthly gross income of about $4,400. For context, the elite programs at University of Chicago and Northwestern produce substantially higher earnings, but Roosevelt's combination of modest debt and median-level outcomes creates a workable financial foundation. The school's open admissions and high Pell grant enrollment suggest it serves students who might not access those elite alternatives.

The caveat: these figures are estimates based on peer programs, not verified outcomes from Roosevelt's actual graduates. The small sample size that triggered data suppression means we can't know if Roosevelt's program performs better or worse than the typical Illinois mathematics bachelor's program. Given the reasonable estimated debt load, this represents acceptable risk if your student is committed to mathematics and needs a program in Chicago—but verify employment outcomes and graduate school placement rates directly with the department before committing.