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Mathematics at Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,774/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #95 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	$568K	$559K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.2x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.8x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	61	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)

$42,400

Out-of-state: $82,720 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,608

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,594

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Stephen F Austin State University's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $52,774/yr — within striking distance of the $50,797 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

At #95 of 253 Mathematics programs, Stephen F Austin State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $58,594 are relatively flat compared to the $52,774 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Stephen F Austin State University

A 88% acceptance rate means Stephen F Austin State University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 8,746 students in Nacogdoches, TX.

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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 Stephen F Austin State University?

A score of 61/100 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 $507,231 in decade earnings vs $567,958 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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