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Mathematics at University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,300/yr (-42% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #247 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	$719K	$692K	$590K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.3x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.8x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	37	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,988

Out-of-state: $184,096 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,152

-0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,932

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,895

115% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,300 per year, Mathematics graduates from University of California-Davis earn below the $50,797 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 11.3x 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 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $11,932 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #247 out of 253 programs, University of California-Davis's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,300 to $62,895 over five years (115% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of California-Davis

University of California-Davis accepts 42% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 31,777 students in Davis, CA.

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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 of California-Davis's Mathematics program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Mathematics. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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.

Why are Mathematics earnings lower at University of California-Davis?

Lower starting pay at University of California-Davis may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →