Mathematics at University of Rhode Island

URI mathematics graduates earn $55,330 in their first year—solidly above both the national median ($48,772) and Rhode Island's state median ($53,014) for math majors. While this ranks only in the 60th percentile among the state's six math programs, that's largely because Rhode Island has a cluster of strong programs. Nationally, URI sits in the 76th percentile, and notably outperforms nearby Providence College by about $4,600 annually.

The debt picture reinforces the value here: at $23,610, graduates carry less than the state median for math programs ($25,305) despite URI being a larger public research university. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 means graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—well within manageable territory. Four-year earnings of $58,779 show modest but steady growth, suggesting these graduates find stable career trajectories rather than spectacular jumps.

For parents weighing options, URI delivers what you want from a state flagship: consistently strong outcomes at a reasonable debt load. The mathematics program won't catapult graduates into six-figure tech salaries immediately, but it provides a solid foundation that outperforms three-quarters of similar programs nationwide. With a 77% admission rate, it's also accessible to students who may not gain entry to more selective programs offering marginally higher earnings.