Mathematics at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree
57 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
59
Optimistic
57
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $45,204/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #143 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 $629K $613K $541K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.5x 12.2x 10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.5x 4.4x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 59 57 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,376
Out-of-state: $139,776 (4.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,888
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,166
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,194
40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,204 track close to the $50,797 national median for Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 12.2x 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 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,166 in median debt against $45,204 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #143 out of 253 programs, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,204 to $63,194 shows 40% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

With a 68% acceptance rate, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 1,054 students in Bend, OR.

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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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's Mathematics program score?
A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →