Mathematics at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
65 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
65
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings $55,482/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #58 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 $711K $685K $586K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.4x 12.0x 10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.0x 8.7x 7.4x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 67 65 60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$57,272
Out-of-state: $79,048 (8.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,856
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,775
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,490
34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $55,482 per year, Mathematics graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth earn slightly above the $50,797 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.0x 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 18% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,775 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #58 of 253 nationally, this is a top-5% Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $55,482 to $74,490 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Duluth

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Duluth prioritizes broad access, serving 7,475 students in Duluth, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Duluth?
A score of 65/100 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 $585,802 in decade earnings vs $710,880 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Minnesota-Duluth's Mathematics program stand out?
Ranked #58 of 253 programs nationally, University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 →