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Mathematics at Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,257/yr (-52% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (9.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #253 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	$532K	$527K	$487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.4x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.0x	9.0x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,352

Out-of-state: $58,824 (9.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,356

-3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,655

11.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,601

88% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,257 place Morehead State University below the $50,797 national median for Mathematics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mathematics programs nationally.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,655 represents roughly 12 months of the $24,257 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

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

Five-year earnings of $45,601 show a 88% jump from the $24,257 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Morehead State University

Morehead State University accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 4,689 students in Morehead, KY.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at Morehead State University?

A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Mathematics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $487,225 in decade earnings vs $531,570 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from Morehead State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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