Mathematics at Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
61
Optimistic
59
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $54,367/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #112 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 50%

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 $566K $557K $506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.0x 10.8x 9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.3x 6.2x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 61 59 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,384
Out-of-state: $89,264 (6.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,456
-53% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,637
8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $54,367 per year, Mathematics graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn slightly above the $50,797 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 10.8x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $19,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #112 out of 253 programs, Kent State University at Kent's Mathematics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $54,367 to $58,637 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Kent State University at Kent

With 87% of applicants admitted, Kent State University at Kent prioritizes broad access, serving 19,134 students in Kent, OH.

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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 Kent State University at Kent's Mathematics program score?
This program scores 59/100, 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →