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Mathematics at University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,426/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 5.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #137 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	$1,380K	$1,276K	$954K
Earnings Multiple	5.4x	5.0x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,392

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,992

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,000

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$119,738

164% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Rochester's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $45,426/yr — within striking distance of the $50,797 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 5.0x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

The 31% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 65% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Mathematics graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,000 in median debt clears quickly against $45,426 in annual earnings.

Ranked #137 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of Rochester falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $119,738 show a 164% jump from the $45,426 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Rochester

Admission to University of Rochester is competitive, with 36% of applicants accepted, enrolling 6,488 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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 Rochester?

This program scores 57/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $953,808 in decade earnings vs $1,380,272 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is University of Rochester a hidden gem for Mathematics?

After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below the $257,392 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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