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Mathematics at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,011/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 21.4x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #124 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	$555K	$548K	$500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.6x	21.4x	19.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.0x	7.9x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	58	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)

$25,640

Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,172

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,502

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,118

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,011 per year, Mathematics graduates from University of South Florida earn below the $50,797 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.4x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,502 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #124 of 253 Mathematics programs, University of South Florida scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $43,011 to $55,118 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of South Florida

University of South Florida accepts 41% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 36,299 students in Tampa, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at University of South Florida?

A score of 58/100 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 $500,082 in decade earnings vs $554,955 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Mathematics from University of South Florida?

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 →