Mathematics at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Something appears to be seriously wrong with UNCG's mathematics program outcomes. With first-year earnings of just $24,619—less than half the North Carolina median and ranking in the bottom 10% statewide—graduates are barely clearing $12 an hour. That's not just lower than other NC math programs; it's lower than many jobs that don't require a degree at all. Compare this to UNC Chapel Hill graduates from the same major earning $53,402, or even East Carolina at $40,888. The debt load of $25,661 actually exceeds that first year's salary, creating an immediate financial hole.

The small sample size here is crucial to acknowledge—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers might reflect unusual circumstances rather than typical outcomes. Perhaps many graduates went directly to graduate school, took temporary positions, or had delayed job starts. However, even accounting for statistical noise, the gap between UNCG's outcomes and other North Carolina public universities is alarming enough to warrant serious questions before enrollment.

Before committing to this program, dig deeper into where recent graduates actually land. Ask the department directly about employment outcomes, graduate school acceptance rates, and why the earnings data looks so different from comparable state schools. A math degree should open doors to well-paying careers in analytics, finance, actuarial science, and education—but these numbers suggest UNCG graduates aren't reaching those opportunities in their first year out.