Chemistry at California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
66
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,771/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI
26.8x earnings multiple (10.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Chemistry graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $861K | $839K | $714K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 27.5x | 26.8x | 22.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.9x | 10.6x | 9.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 54% | 38% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 67 | 66 | 66 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,304
Out-of-state: $78,824 (10.6x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$88,087
121% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Stanislaus
With 97% of applicants admitted, California State University-Stanislaus prioritizes broad access, serving 8,564 students in Turlock, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 55% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Stanislaus →Top Career Paths
Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Computer and information research scientists
$140,910/yr
Data scientists
$112,590/yr
Compare & Explore
Chemistry at Other Schools
Compare Chemistry
Other Majors at California State University-Stanislaus
Consider the Trade Route?
Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does California State University-Stanislaus's Chemistry program score?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Chemistry graduates.
How vulnerable is Chemistry to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Chemistry careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
See full methodology →