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Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,238/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 10.4x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #160 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	$621K	$606K	$536K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.4x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.9x	3.8x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,256

Out-of-state: $160,256 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,740

-20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,545

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $58,238 at The University of Texas at Dallas come in 15% above the national median of $50,797 for Mathematics programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.4x 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.

With first-year pay of $58,238 far exceeding the $17,545 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #160 of 253 Mathematics programs, The University of Texas at Dallas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

A 65% admission rate makes The University of Texas at Dallas accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 21,317 in Richardson, 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 The University of Texas at Dallas?

This program scores 55/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $536,376 in decade earnings vs $620,973 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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