Applied Mathematics at Wesleyan College

Wesleyan's applied mathematics program appears positioned above typical Georgia outcomes but comes with meaningful uncertainty. Peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $60,930, which would exceed the $50,007 median for Georgia applied math programs by roughly 22%. The estimated $25,421 in debt sits between the state and national medians, translating to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42—meaning graduates would owe about five months of their first-year salary.

The catch is that both figures are estimates drawn from similar programs elsewhere, not actual outcomes from Wesleyan graduates. Given the school's 62% admission rate and average SAT of 905, the national median may be optimistic—top mathematics programs often draw students with stronger academic profiles. Georgia's own median earnings of $50,007 might prove more realistic, though Wesleyan's focus as a women's college could position graduates differently in the market than larger public universities like Kennesaw State.

For parents, the question becomes whether a $25,000 investment makes sense when the actual earnings trajectory remains unclear. If outcomes track closer to Georgia's median, graduates would still face manageable debt, but the financial advantage diminishes. The small sample size that triggered data suppression suggests limited track record. Ask the school directly about job placement rates and where recent graduates landed—actual employment outcomes matter more than estimated earnings when you're writing the tuition check.