Mathematics at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
57 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
59
Optimistic
57
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $59,167/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 6.7x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #139 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 $600K $588K $525K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 6.8x 6.7x 5.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 3.9x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 59 57 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$88,328
Out-of-state: $149,848 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$116,876
-32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,318
7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Temple University's Mathematics graduates start at $59,167/yr — above the $50,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,250 in median debt clears quickly against $59,167 in annual earnings.

Ranked #139 of 253 Mathematics programs, Temple University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $63,318 are relatively flat compared to the $59,167 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Temple University

A 83% acceptance rate means Temple University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 21,249 students in Philadelphia, 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at Temple University?
This program scores 57/100 — 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 $524,966 in decade earnings vs $600,219 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →