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Chemistry at University of Connecticut

Storrs, 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 7.9x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #58 of 205 Chemistry programs Top 50%

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)	8.0x	7.9x	7.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$81,464

Out-of-state: $172,136 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% 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

First-year earnings of $52,216 put University of Connecticut's Chemistry program 27% above the national median of $41,256 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

A 7.9x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Chemistry career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $52,216 far exceeding the $25,818 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #58 ranking among 205 Chemistry programs places University of Connecticut in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 38% earnings increase from $52,216 to $72,122 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Connecticut

A 54% admission rate makes University of Connecticut accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 19,147 students in Storrs, CT.

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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

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Chemistry at University of Connecticut?

At 61/100, University of Connecticut's Chemistry program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Chemistry at University of Connecticut?

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 →