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Mathematics at University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,924/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #82 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	$761K	$729K	$613K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	12.8x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	61	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,948

Out-of-state: $180,056 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,360

10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,950

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,692

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,924 track close to the $50,797 national median for Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

At $16,950 in median debt against $45,924 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #82 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of California-Irvine scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $75,692 show a 65% jump from the $45,924 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of California-Irvine

University of California-Irvine admits 26% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 29,494 students in Irvine, CA.

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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 University of California-Irvine?

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 $613,341 in decade earnings vs $760,968 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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