Mathematics and Statistics at Webster University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 suggests manageable finances based on what comparable mathematics and statistics bachelor's programs typically produce nationwide. With estimated first-year earnings around $59,000 and debt near $21,250, graduates would need roughly four months of gross income to cover their borrowing—a reasonable starting point for a quantitative field. The challenge is that we're working entirely from estimates here, both for earnings and debt, since Webster's graduate cohort was too small for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes.

The national data on mathematics and statistics programs shows considerable variation, with top-quartile programs reaching $85,000 in first-year earnings—nearly 50% higher than the median. Where Webster falls within that range matters enormously for return on investment, but we simply don't have program-specific data to know. Missouri has only three schools offering this degree, and none have reported outcomes, making it difficult to assess regional employment patterns or how Webster compares to local alternatives.

The practical issue: you're considering a program where both the financial outcome and debt burden are educated guesses based on peer institutions nationally. If your child has strong quantitative skills and other options with transparent outcomes data, comparing actual track records would provide more certainty about the investment.