Mathematics at Southeastern University

A debt load around $21,750 for a math bachelor's degree positions this program reasonably well—peer institutions nationally carry similar debt ($21,500 median), though Florida programs typically graduate students with slightly less ($20,050). The critical question is whether Southeastern's program can deliver earnings that justify even this moderate borrowing.

Based on comparable Florida math programs, graduates typically earn around $46,100 in their first year. That would put Southeastern roughly in line with programs at University of Florida and University of North Florida, though trailing the state's strongest performers by $3,000-5,000 annually. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests manageable repayment—less than half a year's salary in debt—but it's worth noting that Florida's flagship programs produce similar outcomes while being publicly funded institutions with often lower sticker prices.

The real uncertainty here is whether Southeastern specifically can match the state average. With only 22% of students receiving Pell grants (suggesting a more affluent student body) and a 74% admission rate, this private institution serves a different population than Florida's large public universities. For families paying private school tuition expecting private school outcomes, first-year earnings clustering around the state median—not above it—may feel underwhelming. The math works on paper, but you're essentially betting on outcomes similar to much less expensive public alternatives.