Mathematics at Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens charges a premium price—this is a selective technical institute with strong STEM credentials—but the mathematics program's estimated outcomes place it squarely in the middle of New Jersey's pack. Based on comparable mathematics programs across the state, graduates typically earn around $51,000 in their first year, which is roughly what you'd expect from programs at less selective institutions. Meanwhile, nearby NJIT reports actual earnings of $66,000 for its math graduates, a $15,000 gap that's hard to ignore given the similar technical focus of both schools.

The estimated debt load of $21,750 keeps the financial risk manageable, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 that suggests reasonable repayment terms. That's actually below the state median for mathematics programs. However, the broader concern is value: you're betting on Stevens' brand, network, and career services to eventually push earnings higher than what these initial estimates suggest. For a school with a 1447 average SAT and 43% admission rate, parents might reasonably expect outcomes more comparable to NJIT's top-tier performance rather than the state median.

If your child is choosing Stevens specifically for its technical environment and co-op opportunities, the mathematics degree could serve as a launching pad into quantitative fields where the Stevens name carries weight. But based solely on what similar programs deliver, you're paying for potential that isn't yet visible in the data—a calculation that depends heavily on how well your student leverages the school's resources.