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Mathematics at University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,227/yr (-46% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #245 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	$748K	$718K	$606K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	12.7x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.0x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,680

Out-of-state: $179,788 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,828

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,100

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,375

133% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,227 per year, Mathematics graduates from University of California-Riverside earn below the $50,797 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 12.7x 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 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,100 debt-to-$27,227 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #245 out of 253 programs, University of California-Riverside's financial outcomes for Mathematics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,227 to $63,375 over five years (133% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of California-Riverside

University of California-Riverside accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 22,644 students in Riverside, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-Riverside's Mathematics program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Mathematics. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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.

Why are Mathematics earnings lower at University of California-Riverside?

Lower starting pay at University of California-Riverside may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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