Mathematics at University of St Francis

Similar mathematics programs in Illinois suggest first-year earnings around $53,000, which would place University of St Francis squarely in the middle of the state's range—well above the national median for math degrees but nowhere near what elite institutions like University of Chicago or Northwestern produce. The estimated debt of $17,000 is notably lower than both state and national benchmarks, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 that looks manageable by any standard.

The challenge here is that we're working entirely from estimates based on peer programs, since this specific program's graduate pool is too small for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes. What we can say is that if this program performs like comparable Illinois math programs, graduates would face reasonable debt levels for respectable starting salaries. The school serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (37%), which makes that lower debt burden particularly meaningful for families watching every dollar.

For a practical math degree without the price tag of Illinois' top-tier universities, these estimated figures suggest decent value—but you're essentially betting that St Francis produces outcomes similar to the state average. If your child is choosing between this and a program with reported data, that concrete information would be worth serious weight in the decision.