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Mathematics at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,531/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #223 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	$472K	$475K	$455K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.4x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,380

Out-of-state: $106,660 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,652

-81% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$55,204

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,531 place University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus below the $50,797 national median for Mathematics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.4x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $40,531 far exceeding the $15,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #223 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 21,496 in Norman, OK.

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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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus?

A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Mathematics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $454,552 in decade earnings vs $472,139 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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