Mathematics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
66 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
66
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings $48,609/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 17.8x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #52 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 25%

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 $684K $661K $571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.4x 17.8x 15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.2x 8.9x 7.7x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 67 66 61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,108
Out-of-state: $74,064 (8.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,792
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,625
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,642
43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $48,609/yr, roughly in line with the $50,797 national median for Mathematics. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.8x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $48,609 far exceeding the $23,625 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #52 of 253 nationally, this is a top-5% Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $48,609 to $69,642 over five years — a 43% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 8,995 in Eau Claire, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
A score of 66/100 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 $570,769 in decade earnings vs $683,531 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Mathematics program stand out?
Ranked #52 of 253 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire lands in the top 25%. 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 →