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Mathematics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,744/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)

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

ROI 19.7x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 253 Mathematics programs Top 1%

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	$936K	$884K	$710K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.9x	19.7x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.4x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	65%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,820

Out-of-state: $162,412 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,712

-51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,080

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$100,406

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison's Mathematics program earn $67,744/yr in their first year — 33% above the $50,797 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.7x 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 24% gap from the optimistic case.

At $20,080 in median debt against $67,744 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #2 of 253 Mathematics programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $67,744 to $100,406 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

With a 43% acceptance rate, University of Wisconsin-Madison is moderately selective, with 35,665 students enrolled in Madison, 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-Madison?

This program scores 76/100 — 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 $709,564 in decade earnings vs $935,997 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-Madison's Mathematics program stand out?

Ranked #2 of 253 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Madison lands in the top 1%. 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 →