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Mathematics at Bentley University

Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings $74,737/yr (47% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #177 of 253 Mathematics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mathematics graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $760K $728K $613K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.1x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 52 47

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$232,600
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$155,148
33% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,334
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $74,737 put Bentley University's Mathematics program 47% above the national median of $50,797 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 3.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Mathematics's typical career paths, with 65% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $74,737 far exceeding the $19,334 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #177 of 253 Mathematics programs, Bentley University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Bentley University

A 48% admission rate makes Bentley University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 4,288 in Waltham, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $155,148 — 33% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Mathematicians $121,680/yr
Data scientists $112,590/yr
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Mathematics at Other Schools

Duke University ($121,088) Tufts University ($110,512) Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($109,288) Dartmouth College ($108,255) Vanderbilt University ($103,812) University of Chicago ($100,421) Bowdoin College ($90,213) Georgetown University ($88,081)

Other Majors at Bentley University

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($81,103) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($75,443) International/Global Studies ($75,006) Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) ($72,883) Accounting and Related Services ($72,823) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($72,333) Finance and Financial Management Services ($72,309) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($72,227)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at Bentley University?
This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Mathematics careers?
With 65% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $612,619 in decade earnings vs $759,657 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →