Mathematics at Salve Regina University

The estimated $21,750 in debt for this mathematics degree sits right at the national median, but the real question is whether first-year earnings justify it. Similar bachelor's programs in mathematics nationally suggest starting salaries around $48,800—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 that's generally considered manageable. However, Rhode Island's math programs typically see stronger outcomes, with a state median near $53,000, and URI graduates earning $55,300 in their first year.

That $4,200 gap between what peer programs nationally suggest and what Rhode Island's market typically delivers matters. It could represent the difference between comfortable debt repayment and a tighter budget in those crucial early career years. Mathematics degrees usually provide solid long-term earnings potential, but starting behind the state average means playing catch-up initially.

Given Salve Regina's small mathematics program size (hence the suppressed data), prospective students should recognize they're betting on estimated outcomes rather than proven track record. The debt load itself isn't alarming, but you'd want confidence that earnings will match or exceed Rhode Island's stronger market performance—something the limited data here simply can't confirm.