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Chemistry at Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
58
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $48,382/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #101 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 $528K $526K $489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.3x 16.2x 15.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.6x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 57% 54% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 58 58 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,488
Out-of-state: $94,000 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,388
-64% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $48,382 at Augusta University come in 17% above the national median of $41,256 for Chemistry programs.

The 16.2x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $48,382 far exceeding the $17,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #101 out of 205 programs, Augusta University's Chemistry offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Augusta University

Augusta University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,282 students in Augusta, 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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Chemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($62,511) University of California-Berkeley ($59,576) Montclair State University ($55,389) Bridgewater State University ($55,376) University of Delaware ($54,055) Rowan University ($53,607) Towson University ($52,765) State University of New York at Oswego ($52,645)

Other Majors at Augusta University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,307) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($71,074) Business/Commerce, General ($60,541) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($58,249) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($57,415) Marketing ($49,144) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($48,992) Accounting and Related Services ($46,894)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Augusta University's Chemistry program score?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Chemistry graduates.
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. See full methodology →