Applied Mathematics at Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $62,328/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 5.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #19 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Applied Mathematics graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $830K $796K $662K
Earnings Multiple 5.9x 5.7x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 66% 42%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$139,760
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,988
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$88,367
42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $62,328/yr, Applied Mathematics graduates from Robert Morris University land near the $62,640 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Applied Mathematics's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $24,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #19 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs, Robert Morris University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $62,328 to $88,367 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Robert Morris University

With 91% of applicants admitted, Robert Morris University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,866 students in Moon Township, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Actuaries $125,770/yr
Mathematicians $121,680/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Applied Mathematics at Robert Morris University?
A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Applied Mathematics field.
Will AI replace Applied Mathematics careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $662,270 in decade earnings vs $829,881 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →