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Chemistry at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,815/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.3x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #190 of 205 Chemistry programs

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	$420K	$424K	$416K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.3x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.9x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $31,815 per year, Chemistry graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn below the $41,256 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.3x 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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #190 of 205 Chemistry programs, CUNY Lehman College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About CUNY Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College accepts 55% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemistry at CUNY Lehman College?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Chemistry. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $415,806 in decade earnings vs $419,855 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Chemistry from CUNY Lehman College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is CUNY Lehman College a hidden gem for Chemistry?

After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below the $29,640 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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