Mathematics at University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,016/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #76 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 50%

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 $666K $646K $561K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.4x 15.0x 13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.3x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 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)
$43,128
Out-of-state: $122,288 (5.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$81,880
-90% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,843
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,072
46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,016 track close to the $50,797 national median for Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 15.0x 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 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $17,843 in median debt against $46,016 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #76 out of 253 programs, University at Buffalo's Mathematics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $46,016 to $67,072 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University at Buffalo

With a 69% acceptance rate, University at Buffalo is moderately selective, serving a student body of 20,284 in Buffalo, 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

How does University at Buffalo's Mathematics program score?
This program scores 62/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mathematics graduates.
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 →