Mathematics at New York University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
63 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $58,481/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 4.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #68 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 $1,248K $1,159K $881K
Earnings Multiple 5.2x 4.8x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 64 63 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$241,752
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$140,140
42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$121,490
108% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $58,481 per year, Mathematics graduates from New York University earn slightly above the $50,797 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 4.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 65% task exposure — and the 29% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #68 out of 253 programs, New York University's Mathematics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $58,481 to $121,490 over five years (108% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About New York University

With just 9% of applicants admitted, New York University ranks among the nation's most selective schools, with 29,430 students enrolled in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $140,140 over four years — 42% 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

How does New York University's Mathematics program score?
This program scores 63/100, 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 →