Analysis
Seton Hall's mathematics bachelor's appears to track right at the state median—similar programs in New Jersey suggest first-year earnings around $50,810, with an estimated debt load of $21,750. That's a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, meaning graduates would owe roughly five months of their first year's salary. While the debt figure is below the state median for math programs, the earnings picture reveals a meaningful gap: top New Jersey programs like NJIT and the Rutgers campuses report actual outcomes in the mid-$50,000s to mid-$60,000s range, suggesting peer institutions are producing stronger initial returns.
The challenge here is that these are estimates drawn from comparable programs, not actual data for Seton Hall's mathematics graduates specifically. The small sample size that triggered data suppression could mean exceptional outcomes that simply can't be published, or it could reflect a modest program enrollment. What we can say is that if this program performs like its New Jersey peers, the financial fundamentals look reasonable—manageable debt paired with earnings that slightly exceed the national median. But parents should recognize they're operating without the program-specific data that would reveal whether Seton Hall's particular combination of faculty, curriculum, and career services delivers above or below that state average. Contact the department directly for placement data and ask where recent graduates actually landed.
Where Seton Hall University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (26 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $51,370 | $50,810* | — | $21,750* | — | |
| $19,022 | $65,725* | $67,694 | $26,190* | 0.40 | |
| $16,586 | $54,953* | $77,902 | $23,000* | 0.42 | |
| $17,239 | $54,953* | $77,902 | $23,000* | 0.42 | |
| $17,079 | $54,953* | $77,902 | $23,000* | 0.42 | |
| $15,532 | $53,915* | $59,973 | $25,984* | 0.48 | |
| National Median | — | $48,772* | — | $21,500* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Seton Hall University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in NJ. Actual outcomes may vary.