Mathematics at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn Avery Point's mathematics program delivers outcomes that sit comfortably above national averages, with first-year earnings of $53,284 outpacing the typical math graduate by about $4,500. Among Connecticut's 21 math programs, it lands right at the state median—tying with other UConn campuses and trailing only Trinity College, which serves a very different student body. The debt load of $23,750 stays manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 that most financial advisors would consider reasonable for a STEM degree.

What makes this particularly interesting is the trajectory: earnings grow 8% by year four, and the program achieves these results at a school with an 87% acceptance rate serving a substantial population of Pell grant recipients. You're not paying selective-college premiums but still getting outcomes that rank in the 69th percentile nationally. The math here is straightforward—graduates can typically cover their debt with less than half their first year's salary while entering a field with strong long-term prospects.

For parents weighing the investment, this represents solid middle-class economics without the anxiety that comes with either sky-high debt or uncertain career outcomes. Your child won't be the highest earner among math majors, but they'll have real financial stability from day one at a cost that makes sense.