Mathematics at Washington Adventist University

Based on comparable mathematics programs in Maryland, graduates here appear to earn around $56,000 in their first year—a figure that sits comfortably above the national median of $49,000 and matches what Towson University mathematics graduates report. The estimated debt load of $22,000 translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39, meaning roughly four months of gross pay to cover what was borrowed.

The challenge is understanding where Washington Adventist actually falls within Maryland's wide spectrum. Top programs at Hopkins and Maryland-College Park produce starting salaries above $80,000, while others hover closer to $49,000. Without actual graduate outcomes from this specific program, you're essentially betting that a school with a 45% admission rate and average SAT of 920 will produce results similar to the state median rather than clustering with lower performers.

The estimated debt burden seems reasonable for a mathematics degree, particularly one that appears positioned in the middle of the Maryland market. But recognize you're making enrollment decisions based on what peer programs accomplish, not what this program has demonstrably delivered. If your child has options at Maryland public universities where actual outcome data exists, those schools offer clearer pictures of what graduates actually earn and owe—a significant advantage when committing to four years and $22,000 in loans.