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Mathematics at University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,211/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #201 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	$598K	$585K	$524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.1x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,848

Out-of-state: $133,624 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,872

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,102

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,171

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,211 place University of Kentucky below the $50,797 national median for Mathematics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,211 far exceeding the $18,102 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #201 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of Kentucky falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $39,211 to $58,171 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 23,189 in Lexington, KY.

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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 Kentucky?

A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Mathematics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $523,590 in decade earnings vs $597,716 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from University of Kentucky?

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 →