Chemistry at Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
61
Optimistic
60
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,790/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x earnings multiple (8.1x 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 | $738K | $723K | $631K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.4x | 14.1x | 12.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.3x | 8.1x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 54% | 38% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 61 | 60 | 60 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,384
Out-of-state: $89,264 (8.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,892
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$76,430
92% growth from Year 1
About Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 19,134 students in Kent, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kent State University at Kent's Chemistry program score?
This program scores 60/100, 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.
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