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Chemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,417/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #139 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	$633K	$625K	$560K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.7x	14.5x	13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.3x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	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)

$43,120

Out-of-state: $118,012 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,449

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,636

82% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Metropolitan State University of Denver's Chemistry graduates start at $34,417/yr, trailing the $41,256 national average by 17%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 14.5x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,449 debt-to-$34,417 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #139 out of 205 programs, Metropolitan State University of Denver's financial outcomes for Chemistry trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,417 to $62,636 over five years (82% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

A 99% acceptance rate means Metropolitan State University of Denver is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 14,932 students in Denver, CO.

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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 Metropolitan State University of Denver's Chemistry program score?

A score of 51/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Metropolitan State University of Denver trails the majority of Chemistry programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

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 are Chemistry earnings lower at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Lower starting pay at Metropolitan State University of Denver may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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