Mathematics at Southern Wesleyan University

Drawing on outcomes from peer mathematics programs nationally, this bachelor's degree appears positioned near the middle of what students might expect—first-year earnings around $48,772 against estimated debt of $21,750. That 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests roughly five months of gross income needed to cover the total debt, which falls within a manageable range for STEM fields where salaries typically grow.

What's worth considering is how this estimate compares to actual outcomes at larger South Carolina schools. USC-Columbia graduates in mathematics earn just over $49,900 their first year, while Clemson sits at $47,500—suggesting the state's mathematics programs, regardless of institution size, produce fairly consistent starting salaries. The estimated debt here is slightly lower than South Carolina's typical $22,600 for math programs, which helps offset any uncertainty about whether this smaller program will match those earnings exactly.

The 100% admission rate and modest test scores indicate Southern Wesleyan serves students who might not access flagship universities, yet similar regional programs have historically produced math graduates who reach competitive salaries. For families, the key question is whether this particular program has the faculty depth, internship connections, and graduate school placement rates to replicate those outcomes—questions that matter more when you're working from estimated rather than proven figures for this specific school.