Mathematics at Trinity University

Trinity's selectivity—admitting just 28% of applicants and drawing students with near-1400 SAT scores—sets expectations that don't align with the mathematics outcomes seen across Texas. While this school's specific earnings data is suppressed, comparable mathematics bachelor's programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $49,700, which sits right at the Texas median but falls notably short of what graduates at peer selective institutions achieve. Southern Methodist and UT Austin mathematics graduates, for instance, start in the mid-$60,000s to mid-$70,000s.

The estimated $21,750 in debt lands slightly above the state median, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44—manageable on paper, but without the earnings premium you'd typically expect from a highly selective private institution. For context, this figure mirrors national norms rather than reflecting a competitive edge. The low Pell grant percentage suggests Trinity draws largely from families who may have financial flexibility, which could matter when weighing whether the mathematics program delivers value beyond what strong in-state public options provide at lower cost.

Given the uncertainty in these estimates and the gap between Trinity's selectivity and typical Texas mathematics earnings, families should dig deeper into placement records and alumni outcomes specific to this program before committing to private school tuition.