Chemistry at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,208/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $575K | $570K | $521K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.1x | 11.0x | 10.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 54% | 38% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,912
Out-of-state: $147,432 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,303
49% growth from Year 1
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Chemistry at College of Charleston?
At 52/100, the score looks reasonable — but Chemistry is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Should I worry about AI if I study Chemistry at College of Charleston?
The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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