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Mathematics at Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,184/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #131 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	$577K	$567K	$512K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.2x	14.9x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.9x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	58	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,024

Out-of-state: $116,168 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$50,396

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,922

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,184/yr, Mathematics graduates from Middle Tennessee State University land near the $50,797 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mathematics programs nationally.

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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #131 of 253 Mathematics programs, Middle Tennessee State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $45,184 to $57,922 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 16,115 students in Murfreesboro, TN.

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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 Middle Tennessee State University?

This program scores 58/100 — 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 $511,946 in decade earnings vs $576,538 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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