Chemistry at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,881/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI
17.5x earnings multiple (12.2x out-of-state)
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 | $739K | $724K | $631K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.9x | 17.5x | 15.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 12.5x | 12.2x | 10.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 54% | 38% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 60 | 59 | 60 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,376
Out-of-state: $59,136 (12.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,721
103% growth from Year 1
About University of Memphis
University of Memphis accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemistry at University of Memphis?
A score of 59/100 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 $631,361 in decade earnings vs $738,900 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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