Mathematics at Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,912/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #79 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 $626K $610K $539K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.8x 12.4x 11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.7x 4.1x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,048
Out-of-state: $130,648 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$56,680
-16% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,450
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,496
27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $50,912/yr, Mathematics graduates from Old Dominion University land near the $50,797 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.4x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,450 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #79 of 253 Mathematics programs, Old Dominion University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $50,912 to $64,496 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Old Dominion University

With 91% of applicants admitted, Old Dominion University prioritizes broad access, serving 17,521 students in Norfolk, VA.

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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 Old Dominion University?
A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Mathematics field.
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 $538,914 in decade earnings vs $625,594 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →