Mathematics at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
68 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
69
Optimistic
68
Base Case
62
Pessimistic
Earnings $54,781/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #31 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 25%

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 $783K $748K $625K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.4x 13.7x 11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.6x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 69 68 62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (4.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,813
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$81,236
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $54,781 per year, Mathematics graduates from University of Arizona earn slightly above the $50,797 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.7x 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 20% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,813 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #31 of 253 nationally, this is a top-5% Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $54,781 to $81,236 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Arizona

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Arizona prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 40,769 students in Tucson, AZ.

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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 University of Arizona?
A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Mathematics field.
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 $625,179 in decade earnings vs $782,503 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Arizona's Mathematics program stand out?
Ranked #31 of 253 programs nationally, University of Arizona lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →