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Mathematics at The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,424/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #161 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	$579K	$569K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.6x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.6x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	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)

$38,976

Out-of-state: $102,048 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,904

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,125

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,385

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,424 per year, Mathematics graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn below the $50,797 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.6x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,125 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #161 of 253 Mathematics programs, The University of Texas at El Paso falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $42,424 to $57,385 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

With 100% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas at El Paso prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 20,547 in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 The University of Texas at El Paso?

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 $513,163 in decade earnings vs $578,751 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from The University of Texas at El Paso?

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 →