Mathematics at University of Idaho

Mathematics graduates from comparable bachelor's programs nationally earn around $48,800 in their first year—a solid starting point that keeps estimated debt of roughly $21,500 manageable. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, students borrowing at this level could reasonably expect to pay down their loans within a few years while living on their remaining income. That's a healthier picture than many bachelor's programs produce.

The challenge here is specificity. These figures come from national medians across hundreds of math programs, not from tracking University of Idaho's own graduates. Idaho has seven schools offering math degrees, but none have published earnings data, leaving parents without a clear view of how U of I's program performs relative to in-state alternatives. The university's 79% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest a less selective environment than elite math programs, which could translate to different career outcomes than the national average suggests.

For families comparing options, the estimated numbers point to reasonable value—math degrees generally lead to employable skills and manageable debt loads. But without actual outcome data from this program or its Idaho peers, you're making an investment based on what typically happens elsewhere, not what demonstrably happens here. If your student has admission offers from schools with reported data, that concrete track record is worth serious consideration.