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Mathematics at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,310/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 16.5x earnings multiple (11.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 10%

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	$709K	$683K	$585K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	16.5x	14.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.0x	11.6x	9.9x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	69	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,376

Out-of-state: $59,136 (11.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,012

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$74,774

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Memphis's Mathematics graduates start at $57,310/yr — above the $50,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.5x 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 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,500 in median debt clears quickly against $57,310 in annual earnings.

Ranked #26 of 253 programs, University of Memphis's Mathematics program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $57,310 to $74,774 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Memphis

A 93% acceptance rate means University of Memphis is accessible to most applicants, serving 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.

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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 Memphis?

A score of 69/100 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 $584,571 in decade earnings vs $708,638 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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