Mathematics at Western New England University

A $61,000 starting salary positions this mathematics degree well above the national median of $49,000, though we should be clear these figures come from comparable math programs across Massachusetts rather than Western New England's own graduates. With an estimated debt load of $19,000—slightly below the state median—the 0.31 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment in the crucial first year after graduation.

The gap between this program and Massachusetts' elite mathematics programs is substantial. MIT and Tufts graduates earn nearly double, while even regional competitors like Northeastern and Bentley report outcomes in the mid-$70,000s. This spread matters because mathematics degrees often lead to finance, tech, or analytics roles where employer prestige and alumni networks significantly influence starting compensation. Western New England's 83% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest it serves a different student population than these competitors, but parents should understand the earnings ceiling may reflect both the school's regional focus and its graduates' career paths.

The debt picture remains reasonable enough that this program won't trap graduates in financial distress, but the estimates make it impossible to know whether Western New England's specific curriculum, internship connections, or graduate school placement might justify choosing it over state universities with similar price points. Request actual placement data directly from the school before committing.