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Mathematics at Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,188/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 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	$678K	$657K	$568K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.8x	18.2x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.2x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	65	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,096

Out-of-state: $71,712 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,008

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,922

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,005

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $48,188 track close to the $50,797 national median for Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 18.2x 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 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,922 in median debt against $48,188 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #59 out of 253 programs, Missouri State University-Springfield's Mathematics program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $48,188 to $69,005 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Missouri State University-Springfield

Missouri State University-Springfield has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 13,407 in Springfield, MO.

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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 Missouri State University-Springfield's Mathematics program score?

This program scores 65/100, 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 Missouri State University-Springfield rank so high for Mathematics?

The #59 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 →