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Applied Mathematics at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,741/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #34 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$650K	$635K	$558K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.3x	9.1x	8.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,495

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $61,741 track close to the $62,640 national median for Applied Mathematics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Applied Mathematics's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $23,495 in median debt against $61,741 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #34 of 44 Applied Mathematics programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Applied Mathematics at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

This program scores 54/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Applied Mathematics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Applied Mathematics careers?

With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $558,295 in decade earnings vs $650,486 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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