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Chemistry at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,216/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 of 205 Chemistry programs Top 25%

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	$651K	$642K	$572K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.3x	9.2x	8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	63	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,818

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$72,122

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Avery Point Chemistry graduates command $52,216/yr out of the gate, well above the $41,256 national median. That 27% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.2x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,818 in median debt clears quickly against $52,216 in annual earnings.

At #43 of 205 nationally, this is a top-5% Chemistry program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $52,216 to $72,122 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Avery Point is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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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 Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 63/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Chemistry field.

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 $572,191 in decade earnings vs $651,322 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Chemistry program stand out?

Ranked #43 of 205 programs nationally, University of Connecticut-Avery Point lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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