Mathematics at Walla Walla University
College Place, WA · Private nonprofit · Certificate
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
59
Strong Growth
56
Base Case
48
Conservative
Earnings
$67,328/yr (60% vs median)
AI-Proof
Exposed (35% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Mathematics graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $772K | $624K | $433K |
| Earnings Multiple | 23.4x | 18.9x | 13.1x |
| Viable Career Paths | 7 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 59 | 56 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition
$33,027
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Career Paths
Where Mathematics graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 104,900 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161,180 | 8,500 | +3.7% | 50% |
| Mathematicians | $121,680 | 100 | -0.7% | 0% |
| Data scientists | $112,590 | 23,400 | +33.5% | 36% |
| Statisticians | $103,300 | 2,000 | +8.5% | 34% |
| Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary | $79,350 | 4,400 | +2.3% | 46% |
| Mathematical science occupations, all other | $71,490 | 300 | +4.0% | 13% |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $64,580 | 66,200 | -1.6% | 67% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Mathematics at Walla Walla University?
This program scores 56/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 48 (conservative) to 59 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Mathematics?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Mathematics graduates retain 7 of 7 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $433,069 (conservative) to $771,840 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Mathematics graduates?
The career paths mapped to Mathematics have roughly 104,900 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is Mathematics at Walla Walla University worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 18.9x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 13.1x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.