Mathematics at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 suggests manageable borrowing, but these figures come with an important caveat: both the $57,166 first-year salary and $23,000 debt load are estimated from Minnesota's median across five mathematics bachelor's programs. The actual outcomes for Saint Mary's graduates could differ. What we can say is that similar programs statewide typically place graduates near $57,000—meaningfully above the national median of $48,772 for math majors. Minnesota's strong performance in math education appears consistent across its institutions, with even the top programs clustering tightly around this figure.

The estimated debt level mirrors both state and national norms, which matters for a program at a school with an 89% admission rate and relatively low Pell enrollment. Mathematics degrees generally offer solid career flexibility, and the estimated numbers here don't raise red flags. However, with 27 programs competing in Minnesota alone, prospective students should directly ask Saint Mary's for placement outcomes and graduate destinations. The school's small cohort size (which triggers data suppression) could mean either highly personalized attention or limited campus recruiting presence—details worth investigating before committing.

If your student is serious about mathematics and Saint Mary's feels like the right fit culturally, the estimated financial picture isn't prohibitive. Just recognize you're making this decision with peer program data rather than school-specific outcomes, so verify job placement support and alumni networks before enrolling.