Program Analysis
At $49,651/yr, Mathematics graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse land near the $50,797 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.6x 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 17% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $23,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #53 of 253 nationally, this is a top-5% Mathematics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $49,651 to $72,149 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.