Mathematics at University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $55,330/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #77 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 50%

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 $669K $648K $563K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.2x 9.9x 8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.7x 4.5x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,632
Out-of-state: $143,216 (4.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$79,596
-21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,125
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,156
27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Rhode Island's Mathematics graduates start at $55,330/yr — above the $50,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,125 in median debt clears quickly against $55,330 in annual earnings.

At #77 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of Rhode Island scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $55,330 to $70,156 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Rhode Island

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Rhode Island is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 13,822 students in Kingston, RI.

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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 Rhode Island?
A score of 62/100 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 $562,820 in decade earnings vs $669,076 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →