Mathematics at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
59
Optimistic
58
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $48,772/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #130 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 $595K $583K $522K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.0x 10.8x 9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.4x 9.2x 8.3x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 59 58 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)
$54,176
Out-of-state: $63,192 (9.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$94,212
-74% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,954
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,732
25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $48,772/yr — within striking distance of the $50,797 national average for this field.

The 10.8x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,954 in median debt clears quickly against $48,772 in annual earnings.

At #130 out of 253 programs, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $48,772 to $60,732 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

A 86% acceptance rate means Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,179 in Shippensburg, PA.

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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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's Mathematics program score?
A score of 58/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 →