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Mathematics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,402/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 26.9x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 5%

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	$1,029K	$966K	$761K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.6x	26.9x	21.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.1x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,956

Out-of-state: $157,320 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,932

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,127

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,719

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Mathematics graduates start at $53,402/yr — above the $50,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 26.9x 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 26% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,127 in median debt clears quickly against $53,402 in annual earnings.

At #4 of 253 nationally, this is a top-5% Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $101,719 show a 90% jump from the $53,402 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Admission to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is competitive, with 19% of applicants accepted, with 20,556 students enrolled in Chapel Hill, NC.

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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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Mathematics nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $760,776 in decade earnings vs $1,029,148 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Mathematics program stand out?

Ranked #4 of 253 programs nationally, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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