Mathematics at Sacred Heart University

Similar mathematics programs across Connecticut suggest first-year earnings around $53,000—right at the state median and modestly above the national benchmark of $48,772. With estimated debt of $21,750, this program sits below Connecticut's typical math graduate burden of $23,750 and produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, meaning graduates would owe roughly five months of their first year's salary.

The key uncertainty here is program size. The Department of Education suppresses data when too few students graduate to report publicly, which means Sacred Heart's math program is quite small. This could indicate limited resources and networking opportunities, or it might reflect a deliberately focused program with strong faculty attention. Either way, the estimated figures drawn from peer Connecticut programs—including UConn's various campuses—suggest competitive outcomes for the region.

For families willing to take on $22,000 in debt, the numbers work if the estimates hold. Mathematics degrees typically offer solid career flexibility, and starting around $53,000 gives reasonable runway to manage this debt load. The real question is whether Sacred Heart's small cohort size translates to personalized instruction or to fewer opportunities compared to larger state programs producing similar outcomes at potentially lower cost. Visit the campus, talk to current math majors about class sizes and job placement, and compare the actual net price to UConn before committing.