Program Analysis
Starting salaries of $35,015/yr fall 15% below the $41,256 national median for Chemistry. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 25.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Chemistry programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Chemistry's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,128 represents roughly 8 months of the $35,015 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #140 of 205 Chemistry programs, Florida Atlantic University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $35,015 to $47,301 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.