Mathematics at University of Kansas

The numbers on University of Kansas's math program tell a fairly straightforward story, though the small graduating class means individual outcomes can swing these figures significantly. At $48,726 out of college, graduates earn right at the national median for math majors, placing them squarely in the middle of the pack nationwide. Within Kansas, though, they're doing somewhat better—landing at the 60th percentile among state programs and earning about $3,000 more than the typical Kansas math graduate.

The debt situation stands out as genuinely impressive: $27,000 represents the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of math programs saddle students with more borrowing. That's $5,500 below the typical debt load for this degree and translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55—well within comfortable territory for repayment. For context, Kansas State's math graduates actually earn less despite KU's higher accessibility (88% admission rate).

The main caveat here is sample size. Fewer than 30 students graduated from this program in the measured cohort, so these numbers could shift considerably year to year. But the combination of moderate earnings and remarkably low debt suggests KU delivers solid value for Kansas families—particularly those concerned about keeping borrowing manageable. For an anxious parent, the takeaway is simple: your child won't get rich quick with this degree, but they also won't be drowning in debt while building a career.