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Chemistry at University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,055/yr (31% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 205 Chemistry programs Top 10%

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	$686K	$674K	$596K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.5x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.2x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	66	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$64,320

Out-of-state: $158,880 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,597

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,070

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Delaware's Chemistry program earn $54,055/yr in their first year — 31% above the $41,256 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 10.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $24,597 in median debt against $54,055 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #21 ranking out of 205 Chemistry programs nationally puts University of Delaware in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $54,055 to $77,070 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Delaware

With a 65% acceptance rate, University of Delaware is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 18,812 in Newark, DE.

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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

How does University of Delaware's Chemistry program score?

This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Chemistry graduates.

How vulnerable is Chemistry to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Chemistry careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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