Program Analysis
Graduates earn $50,304/yr, edging above the $41,256 national average for Chemistry — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.2x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
At $20,504 in median debt against $50,304 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #82 of 205 Chemistry programs, George Mason University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $50,304 to $60,676 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.