Program Analysis
Graduates earn $42,581/yr, roughly in line with the $41,256 national median for Chemistry. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 22.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,263 debt-to-$42,581 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #20 ranking out of 205 Chemistry programs nationally puts California State University-Sacramento in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth from $42,581 to $72,393 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.