Mathematics at William Jewell College

Missouri math programs show a wide earnings spread—from Washington University's nearly $80,000 down to around $32,000—so placement matters significantly. William Jewell's estimated first-year earnings of $52,160 align with the state median, putting it in the middle of this pack and slightly above the national benchmark for math degrees. At a selective private college with an average SAT over 1100, this middle-of-the-road outcome suggests the program produces solid but not exceptional early results.

The estimated debt load of $21,750 sits right at the national median for math programs, yielding a manageable 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio. That means roughly five months of gross income would cover the entire debt burden—a reasonable starting point. However, because both figures are estimates drawn from peer programs rather than William Jewell's actual graduate outcomes, there's inherent uncertainty here. The debt estimate comes from similar private colleges nationally, while earnings reflect Missouri math programs broadly.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest a workable financial proposition—debt shouldn't be crushing, and earnings appear competitive within Missouri. But without school-specific data, you're essentially betting that William Jewell performs similarly to its peers. If your student has direct-admit offers from Missouri's flagship or other schools with reported outcomes in the $48,000-$56,000 range, those provide more certainty about what to expect.