Mathematics at Wilkes University

Wilkes University's mathematics program faces a data limitation worth understanding upfront: both earnings and debt figures here are estimates based on other Pennsylvania math programs, not reported outcomes from Wilkes graduates specifically. That said, the estimated numbers—$48,800 in first-year earnings against roughly $26,000 in debt—align almost exactly with statewide medians for bachelor's-level mathematics programs. This places the program squarely in the middle of Pennsylvania's math landscape, though notably below the state's elite performers like Villanova ($75,481) or even regional competitor Temple ($59,167).

The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 suggests manageable repayment under typical scenarios, with annual loan payments consuming roughly 5-6% of gross income on a standard plan. Mathematics degrees generally offer decent starting salaries compared to many liberal arts fields, and the national median of $48,772 confirms this program's estimated earnings sit right at the national norm. However, the $5,000-plus gap between Wilkes's estimated outcomes and what nearby Duquesne reportedly produces ($49,314) raises questions about whether the program creates competitive advantages beyond the baseline credential.

Without actual graduate outcomes, you're betting on Wilkes matching statewide averages rather than having confidence in program-specific results. For a 91% admission rate school where 30% of students receive Pell grants, that middle-of-the-pack positioning might represent solid value—but you won't know definitively until more graduates enter the workforce and the school reports actual data.