Mathematics at University of Mount Olive

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 suggests manageable repayment for this mathematics degree, though the estimated $40,888 first-year earnings—drawn from nine NC programs—sits notably below the national median of $48,772. With estimated debt at $21,750 (based on similar institutions nationwide), graduates would face about half their first-year salary in loans, which is workable but leaves less cushion than stronger programs provide. The University of Mount Olive serves a largely access-oriented population (47% Pell-eligible), and while comparable NC programs like East Carolina also show similar earnings, top state schools demonstrate the field's earning potential ranges dramatically higher.

The gap between this program's estimated outcomes and stronger alternatives matters for a mathematics degree specifically. Similar programs in North Carolina cluster around $41,000, but UNC-Chapel Hill nearly triples that at $121,000, and NC State reaches $43,585—suggesting that in this field, institutional reputation and recruiting networks significantly affect starting salaries. Mathematics majors typically enter teaching, data analysis, or actuarial work, where employer preferences can create stark outcome differences even within the same state.

Given that both figures here are estimates based on peer institutions rather than this program's actual track record, request placement data directly from the university. Ask specifically where recent mathematics graduates work and what roles they fill. The estimated numbers suggest viability but not standout value—you'd want confirmation that this particular program delivers on that baseline before committing.