Chemistry at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,132/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.1x 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 | $442K | $445K | $430K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.7x | 11.8x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.1x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 54% | 38% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,648
Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,219
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Mississippi
A 98% acceptance rate means University of Mississippi is accessible to most applicants, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.
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$161,180/yr
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$140,910/yr
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$112,590/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Mississippi's Chemistry program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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