Mathematics at University of Richmond

A mathematics degree from this highly selective institution comes with an estimated $21,750 in debt—essentially matching the national median for math programs—but the earnings picture depends heavily on who these graduates actually are. Similar mathematics programs in Virginia suggest first-year earnings around $57,000, which would place Richmond's outcomes right at the state median and well above the national figure of $49,000.

The challenge is that Richmond's small graduate cohort means we're working with estimates rather than verified outcomes. What we can say: the projected debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 looks manageable on paper, and peer institutions in Virginia—UVA, William & Mary, James Madison—report first-year earnings between $56,000 and $62,000 for their mathematics graduates. Richmond's 1474 average SAT score and 23% acceptance rate suggest a student body comparable to these schools, making the state median a reasonable reference point.

The practical reality? If your child performs like typical Virginia mathematics graduates, they'll earn enough to handle the debt comfortably. But without program-specific data, you're betting on Richmond's selectivity and academic rigor to produce outcomes similar to Virginia's stronger public universities. That's not unreasonable given the school's profile, but you won't have confirmation until your child is already enrolled.