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Chemistry at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,970/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #142 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	$506K	$505K	$474K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	9.9x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	51	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,196

Out-of-state: $68,956 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Akron Main Campus's Chemistry graduates start at $44,970/yr — above the $41,256 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 $26,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $44,970 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #142 of 205 Chemistry programs, University of Akron Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Akron Main Campus

A 71% acceptance rate means University of Akron Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 10,011 students in Akron, OH.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemistry at University of Akron Main Campus?

This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Chemistry programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Chemistry careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $473,815 in decade earnings vs $505,715 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →