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Chemistry at Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,660/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 28.4x earnings multiple (9.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #132 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	$763K	$747K	$648K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	29.0x	28.4x	24.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.1x	9.8x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,260

Out-of-state: $75,852 (9.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,532

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,240

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,638

146% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,660/yr fall 31% below the $41,256 national median for Chemistry. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 28.4x 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 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $13,240 in median debt against $28,660 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #132 of 205 Chemistry programs, Florida International University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $70,638 show a 146% jump from the $28,660 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Florida International University

With a 59% acceptance rate, Florida International University is moderately selective, with 38,761 students enrolled in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemistry at Florida International University?

This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Chemistry programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $647,540 in decade earnings vs $762,848 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Chemistry from Florida International University?

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.

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