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Chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,783/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #136 of 205 Chemistry programs

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	$531K	$528K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.1x	8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,256

Out-of-state: $160,256 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,740

-20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,532

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $48,783/yr, edging above the $41,256 national average for Chemistry — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

A 9.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Chemistry career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,532 in median debt against $48,783 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #136 ranking among 205 Chemistry programs places The University of Texas at Dallas in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

With a 65% acceptance rate, The University of Texas at Dallas is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 21,317 students in Richardson, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas?

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 The University of Texas at Dallas?

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. See full methodology →