Program Analysis
At $74,144 per year, Mathematics graduates from Boston College significantly outpace the $50,797 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
An earnings multiple of 3.6x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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 26% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $18,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #63 of 253 nationally, this is a top-5% Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $113,093 show a 53% jump from the $74,144 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.