Home › University of Minnesota-Twin Cities › Chemistry

Chemistry at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,451/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #62 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	$652K	$643K	$573K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	9.7x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,655

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $47,451/yr, edging above the $41,256 national average for Chemistry — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

At $19,500 in median debt against $47,451 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #62 of 205 Chemistry programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $47,451 to $70,655 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.

See all programs and financial aid at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities →

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 →

Compare & Explore

Chemistry at Other Schools

Other Majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Explore the Trade Alternative

Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemistry at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

A score of 61/100 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 $572,971 in decade earnings vs $652,476 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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