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Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
56 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
57
Optimistic
56
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $77,305/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (21,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #1 of 3 Ceramic Sciences and Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $781K $756K $665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.7x 13.2x 11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.2x 6.0x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 67% 50%
DegreeOutlook Score 57 56 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$57,112
Out-of-state: $126,712 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,092
4% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,655
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $77,305 per year, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn slightly above the $72,703 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Ceramic Sciences and Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Ceramic Sciences and Engineering's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,655 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

This program is one of 3 schools offering Ceramic Sciences and Engineering in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

With 73% of applicants admitted, Missouri University of Science and Technology prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,467 in Rolla, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Chemical engineers $121,860/yr
Materials engineers $108,310/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Other Schools

Alfred University ($71,644) Rutgers University-New Brunswick ($69,162)

Other Majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($81,204) Metallurgical Engineering ($80,627) Computer Engineering ($78,964) Chemical Engineering ($78,369) Nuclear Engineering ($77,947) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($76,869) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($76,183) Mechanical Engineering ($75,855)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology?
A score of 56/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Ceramic Sciences and Engineering field.
Will AI replace Ceramic Sciences and Engineering careers?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $665,234 in decade earnings vs $780,987 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →