Mathematics at Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
60 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
61
Optimistic
60
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings $49,588/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #99 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 50%

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 $611K $597K $531K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.1x 11.8x 10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.3x 5.2x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 61 60 55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,608
Out-of-state: $115,600 (5.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$59,688
-18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,616
26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Northern Arizona University's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $49,588/yr — within striking distance of the $50,797 national average for this field.

The 11.8x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,500 in median debt clears quickly against $49,588 in annual earnings.

Ranked #99 out of 253 programs, Northern Arizona University's Mathematics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $49,588 to $62,616 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Northern Arizona University

A 91% acceptance rate means Northern Arizona University is accessible to most applicants, with 23,041 students enrolled in Flagstaff, AZ.

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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 Northern Arizona University's Mathematics program score?
This program scores 60/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mathematics graduates.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →