Mathematics at University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $61,247/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #78 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 $599K $586K $524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.3x 10.1x 9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.7x 4.2x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,236
Out-of-state: $125,916 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$84,432
-45% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,875
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,457
4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $61,247 per year, Mathematics graduates from University of Mary Washington earn slightly above the $50,797 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,875 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #78 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of Mary Washington scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $63,457 are relatively flat compared to the $61,247 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Mary Washington

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Mary Washington prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,504 in Fredericksburg, VA.

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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 Mary Washington?
A score of 62/100 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 $524,267 in decade earnings vs $598,951 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →