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Mathematics at University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,365/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 20.6x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #47 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	$774K	$741K	$620K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.5x	20.6x	17.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.1x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	66	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)

$35,976

Out-of-state: $103,800 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,608

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,462

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,008

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,365 track close to the $50,797 national median for Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 20.6x 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 20% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $13,462 in median debt against $46,365 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #47 out of 253 programs, University of Nevada-Reno's Mathematics program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $46,365 to $77,008 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 15,723 in Reno, NV.

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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 Nevada-Reno's Mathematics program score?

This program scores 66/100, 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.

Why does University of Nevada-Reno rank so high for Mathematics?

The #47 ranking out of 253 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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