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Mathematics at Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
46
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,478/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #217 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 $556K $548K $501K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 46 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$155,600
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$101,148
35% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$47,661
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Rider University's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $50,478/yr — within striking distance of the $50,797 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #217 of 253 Mathematics programs, Rider University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Rider University

A 79% acceptance rate means Rider University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,192 students in Lawrenceville, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $101,148 — 35% 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 Rider University

Accounting and Related Services ($65,849) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($58,890) Finance and Financial Management Services ($57,881) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($57,145) International Business ($53,124) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($52,940) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($50,838) History ($46,393)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at Rider University?
A score of 46/100 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 $500,516 in decade earnings vs $555,747 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →