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Mathematics at St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,825/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #136 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	$809K	$772K	$640K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.4x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$227,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,008

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,214

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $58,825/yr, edging above the $50,797 national average for Mathematics — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 3.4x 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 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $23,000 in median debt against $58,825 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #136 out of 253 programs, St Olaf College's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $58,825 to $85,214 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About St Olaf College

With a 52% acceptance rate, St Olaf College is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 3,049 in Northfield, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $91,008 — 60% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does St Olaf College's Mathematics program score?

A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but St Olaf College trails the majority of Mathematics programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

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.

How affordable is Mathematics at St Olaf College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $227,880, but the average net cost is $91,008 — a 60% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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