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Mathematics at East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,888/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #166 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	$540K	$534K	$492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.3x	18.2x	16.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.7x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,444

Out-of-state: $94,552 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,056

-124% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,097

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,015

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

East Carolina University's Mathematics graduates start at $40,888/yr, trailing the $50,797 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 18.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 65% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,097 in median debt clears quickly against $40,888 in annual earnings.

At #166 out of 253 programs, East Carolina University's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,888 to $53,015 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About East Carolina University

A 90% acceptance rate means East Carolina University is accessible to most applicants, serving 19,857 students in Greenville, NC.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Carolina University's Mathematics program score?

A score of 54/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but East Carolina University trails the majority of Mathematics programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Mathematics to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mathematics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 65% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Mathematics earnings lower at East Carolina University?

Lower starting pay at East Carolina University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →