Est. Earnings (1yr)
$45,494
Est. from AL median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$21,750
Est. from national median (66 programs)

Analysis

Borrowing roughly $21,750 for a mathematics degree that leads to estimated first-year earnings around $45,500 produces a manageable debt burden—that 0.48 ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off loans in about six months of gross income. Based on the four Alabama math programs with reported data, this sits near the middle of the pack, though it's worth noting that Athens State's graduates earn considerably more while Troy's earn significantly less.

The estimated earnings here fall about $3,300 short of the national median for math bachelor's programs, which isn't ideal but also isn't alarming given regional wage differences. What matters more is whether University of Mobile's mathematics curriculum opens doors to the higher-paying roles that math majors typically pursue—actuarial work, data analysis, operations research—or whether graduates find themselves competing for general business positions that don't fully utilize quantitative training.

The practical challenge with these estimates is that actual outcomes for this small program could vary substantially. If University of Mobile's graduates land quantitative roles in industries like aerospace (strong in Mobile) or finance, the numbers could look better than these peer-based projections suggest. The debt load is reasonable enough that the program isn't a risky bet, but families should verify what career support and employer connections the department offers to help mathematics graduates access roles that justify the credential.

Where University of Mobile Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all mathematics bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (24 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of MobileMobile$26,120$45,494*$21,750*
Athens State UniversityAthens$57,584*$49,573*
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham$8,832$46,130*$46,880$25,350*0.55
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa$11,900$44,857*$60,584$20,000*0.45
Troy UniversityTroy$9,792$31,339*$17,500*0.56
National Median$48,772*$21,500*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with mathematics graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

$112,590/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Mobile, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.