Program Analysis
At $41,166/yr, Chemistry graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield land near the $41,256 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.7x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $20,517 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #63 of 205 Chemistry programs, Missouri State University-Springfield scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $63,214 show a 54% jump from the $41,166 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.