Program Analysis
Graduates earn $44,674/yr, edging above the $41,256 national average for Chemistry — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Chemistry programs nationally.
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 13% gap from the optimistic case.
At $21,242 in median debt against $44,674 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #52 of 205 nationally, this is a top-5% Chemistry program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $73,736 show a 65% jump from the $44,674 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.