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Mathematics at State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,451/yr (-36% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #252 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	$404K	$415K	$417K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.8x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.5x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,260

Out-of-state: $74,900 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$79,804

-126% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,465

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$63,953

97% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $32,451/yr fall 36% below the $50,797 national median for Mathematics. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x 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 -3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,465 represents roughly 7 months of the $32,451 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #252 of 253 Mathematics programs, State University of New York at Cortland falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About State University of New York at Cortland

With a 51% acceptance rate, State University of New York at Cortland is moderately selective, enrolling 5,896 students in Cortland, NY.

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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 State University of New York at Cortland?

A score of 33/100 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 $417,215 in decade earnings vs $404,222 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from State University of New York at Cortland?

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 →