Program Analysis
At $53,917/yr, Applied Mathematics graduates from University of Portland land near the $62,640 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $20,810 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #42 out of 44 programs, University of Portland's financial outcomes for Applied Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.