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Chemistry at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,790/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 28.3x earnings multiple (9.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 of 205 Chemistry programs Top 25%

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	$665K	$655K	$582K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.7x	28.3x	25.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.8x	9.6x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	63	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,144

Out-of-state: $68,160 (9.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,888

-193% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,901

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,353

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Kennesaw State University's Chemistry program produces graduates earning $38,790/yr — within striking distance of the $41,256 national average for this field.

The 28.3x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,901 debt-to-$38,790 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #46 out of 205 programs, Kennesaw State University's Chemistry program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $38,790 to $68,353 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 39,503 students enrolled in Kennesaw, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennesaw State University's Chemistry program score?

This program scores 63/100, 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.

Why does Kennesaw State University rank so high for Chemistry?

The #46 ranking out of 205 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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