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Chemistry at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,893/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #180 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	$564K	$559K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.5x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.6x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,720

Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,264

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,250

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,904

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,893 per year, Chemistry graduates from University of Georgia earn below the $41,256 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 12.5x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,250 debt-to-$31,893 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #180 out of 205 programs, University of Georgia's financial outcomes for Chemistry trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,893 to $53,904 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Georgia

A 37% acceptance rate puts University of Georgia in competitive admissions territory, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.

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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 Georgia's Chemistry program score?

This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Chemistry. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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.

Why are Chemistry earnings lower at University of Georgia?

Lower starting pay at University of Georgia may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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