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Mathematics at Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,698/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #150 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	$937K	$885K	$710K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.4x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	56	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$262,960

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$113,256

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,275

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,417

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $53,698/yr, edging above the $50,797 national average for Mathematics — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

An earnings multiple of 3.4x 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 24% gap from the optimistic case.

At $16,275 in median debt against $53,698 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #150 of 253 Mathematics programs, Hamilton College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $94,417 show a 76% jump from the $53,698 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Hamilton College

Hamilton College admits 12% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, a smaller institution with 2,045 students in Clinton, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $113,256 over four years — 57% 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 Hamilton College?

This program scores 56/100 — 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 $710,022 in decade earnings vs $936,832 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Hamilton College a hidden gem for Mathematics?

After financial aid, the average student pays $113,256 over four years — 57% below the $262,960 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 →