Mathematics at University of Dallas

The University of Dallas mathematics program sits at an interesting crossroads. With peer institutions in Texas suggesting first-year earnings around $49,700—right at the state median—and estimated debt of $21,750, the program offers reasonable financial positioning. That 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would owe less than half their first year's salary, a manageable starting point for loan repayment.

What these estimates can't capture is how UD's particular approach—a selective liberal arts environment with strong SAT scores averaging 1284—translates into outcomes. The gap between this program's estimated $49,700 and what top Texas math programs report is substantial: SMU graduates average $74,500, UT Austin hits $60,000, and even larger public universities like Houston and North Texas exceed $53,000. Whether UD's smaller classes and personalized instruction justify that difference depends on factors these peer-based estimates can't reveal.

The debt figure appears reasonable when compared to the national median of $21,500 for math bachelor's programs. However, parents should recognize they're making this investment decision without knowing how *this specific program's* graduates actually fare in the job market. The estimated numbers suggest a workable financial proposition, but direct outcomes data—which may emerge as more cohorts graduate—would provide far more certainty about whether this particular mathematics degree delivers adequate return on investment.