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Mathematics at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,784/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 19.9x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #158 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	$888K	$841K	$683K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.0x	19.9x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	6.9x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$42,240

Out-of-state: $121,400 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,720

-75% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,750

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,309

118% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,784 place Stony Brook University below the $50,797 national median for Mathematics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.9x 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 23% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,750 represents roughly 6 months of the $36,784 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #158 of 253 Mathematics programs, Stony Brook University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $80,309 show a 118% jump from the $36,784 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Stony Brook University

A 49% admission rate makes Stony Brook University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 17,420 students in Stony Brook, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at Stony Brook University?

This program scores 55/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $682,935 in decade earnings vs $887,561 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from Stony Brook University?

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 →