Mathematics at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Mathematics programs across Massachusetts show enormous variation in outcomes, with similar programs at peer institutions yielding first-year earnings ranging from around $62,000 to over $100,000 at elite schools. For UMass Dartmouth, estimates based on state medians suggest graduates would earn roughly $61,800 in their first year—solidly above the national benchmark of $48,800 for math degrees but well below what MIT or Tufts graduates command.

The estimated debt load of $26,300, also derived from comparable Massachusetts public institutions, creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43. That's better than many fields where graduates struggle with ratios above 1.0, meaning the debt burden should be workable even if actual outcomes differ from these estimates. The challenge is that without this specific program's track record, there's no way to know whether UMass Dartmouth math graduates follow the state median trajectory or fall short—or exceed it.

What tips the scales here is cost. With a 92% admission rate and substantial Pell enrollment, UMass Dartmouth likely offers a significantly lower sticker price than the elite programs dominating Massachusetts math outcomes. If your child can graduate with debt near or below this estimate while gaining quantitative skills that transfer across industries, the risk seems contained. But if they're considering graduate school or competing for jobs against MIT and Northeastern graduates, that earnings gap becomes real.