Mathematics at Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
57 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
57
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $45,476/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #142 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 $598K $586K $524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.6x 12.4x 11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.1x 6.0x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 58 57 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,408
Out-of-state: $97,804 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$80,284
-69% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,954
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,209
32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,476/yr, roughly in line with the $50,797 national median for Mathematics. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 12.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 65% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,954 debt-to-$45,476 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #142 out of 253 programs, Texas Tech University's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,476 to $60,209 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 32,446 students enrolled in Lubbock, TX.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas Tech University's Mathematics program score?
A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Texas Tech University 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →