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Mathematics & Statistics at University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mathematics and Statistics, Other

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,917/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Large (36,700 openings/yr)

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 7 Mathematics and Statistics, Other programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$733K	$704K	$586K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.6x	16.9x	14.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.1x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	64%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	63	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)

$41,632

Out-of-state: $115,992 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,944

-78% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,895

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,526

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $51,917 place University at Albany below the $67,892 national median for Mathematics & Statistics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mathematics & Statistics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mathematics & Statistics's typical career paths, with 71% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $51,917 far exceeding the $19,895 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

This program is one of 7 schools offering Mathematics & Statistics in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

Earnings grow from $51,917 to $75,526 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University at Albany

A 70% admission rate makes University at Albany accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 12,100 students in Albany, NY. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 & Statistics at University at Albany?

A score of 63/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Mathematics & Statistics field.

Will AI replace Mathematics & Statistics careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $586,304 in decade earnings vs $732,888 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics & Statistics from University at Albany?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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