Mathematics at Saint Norbert College

Saint Norbert's math program shows promising outcomes, though the small graduating class—fewer than 30 students—means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. The $52,644 starting salary beats both the Wisconsin median ($50,285) and the national median ($48,772), placing graduates in the 60th percentile statewide. More impressive is the debt picture: at $27,000, it sits well below typical borrowing levels for math majors nationally, landing in just the 5th percentile for debt burden.

The 0.51 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, meaning graduates earn roughly double what they owe. While this trails UW-Madison's outcomes by about $15,000 annually, Saint Norbert costs substantially less to attend and produces comparable results to larger state campuses like UW-Whitewater. For students who thrive in smaller environments—and with a 92% acceptance rate, it's accessible to most applicants—the financial fundamentals work.

The caveat matters here: small sample sizes can produce outlier years. If your student attends, they should recognize these numbers reflect a tiny cohort and could look different in any given graduation year. But the combination of above-average earnings and below-average debt suggests the program delivers reasonable value, especially for students who prefer a liberal arts setting over a large research university.