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Mathematics at George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,711/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 14.3x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 25%

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	$830K	$791K	$651K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.0x	14.3x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.0x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	69	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$55,260

Out-of-state: $157,588 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,148

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,750

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,621

56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

George Mason University's Mathematics graduates start at $54,711/yr — above the $50,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 14.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 65% task exposure — and the 22% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $24,750 in median debt clears quickly against $54,711 in annual earnings.

Ranked #29 out of 253 programs, George Mason University's Mathematics program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $54,711 to $85,621 over five years (56% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About George Mason University

A 89% acceptance rate means George Mason University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 27,083 in Fairfax, VA.

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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

How does George Mason University's Mathematics program score?

This program scores 69/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mathematics graduates.

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.

Why does George Mason University rank so high for Mathematics?

The #29 ranking out of 253 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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