Mathematics at The Master's University and Seminary

Similar mathematics programs in California suggest first-year earnings around $38,000—a figure that lags $10,000 behind the national median for math majors and falls well short of what California's top programs deliver. The estimated $21,750 in debt, while close to national norms, takes on different weight when paired with these more modest earnings, resulting in a debt burden that equals more than half a year's income.

The challenge here isn't just the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57. It's that mathematics graduates typically have options—teaching, actuarial work, data analysis, tech roles—but starting near $38,000 closes some of those doors. UC campuses and Cal Poly place their math majors 20-40% higher in first-year earnings, and even public universities like Cal State Long Beach typically exceed this range. For a private Christian university charging tuition that generates over $20,000 in debt, the math major faces particularly tough competition from stronger-performing programs across California.

The practical reality: if your child is drawn to Master's University for its faith-based environment and smaller community, understand they'll likely be earning considerably less than their peers from larger California schools. That gap might matter less for someone planning graduate school or prioritizing mission work, but for a student expecting their bachelor's degree to launch a career, the financial picture demands careful comparison with more affordable state schools.