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Mathematics at Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $52,593/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #202 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 $574K $564K $510K
Earnings Multiple 3.9x 3.9x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 48 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$146,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$99,252
32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$60,583
15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $52,593 track close to the $50,797 national median for Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 3.9x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 65% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $26,000 in median debt against $52,593 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #202 out of 253 programs, Carthage College's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Carthage College

Carthage College has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,628 students in Kenosha, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,252 — 32% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Mathematicians $121,680/yr
Data scientists $112,590/yr
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Mathematics at Other Schools

Duke University ($121,088) Tufts University ($110,512) Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($109,288) Dartmouth College ($108,255) Vanderbilt University ($103,812) University of Chicago ($100,421) Bowdoin College ($90,213) Georgetown University ($88,081)

Other Majors at Carthage College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,265) Accounting and Related Services ($61,887) Finance and Financial Management Services ($58,543) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($53,555) Marketing ($50,175) Special Education and Teaching ($48,593) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($47,185) Chemistry ($45,188)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carthage College's Mathematics program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Mathematics. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →