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Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $82,466/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)

ROI 23.2x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Chemical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,000K	$951K	$809K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.4x	23.2x	19.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.7x	9.2x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	74%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,500

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$106,170

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $82,466/yr, edging above the $72,288 national average for Chemical Engineering — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 23.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Chemical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,500 in median debt against $82,466 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranks #4 among 158 Chemical Engineering programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 29% earnings increase from $82,466 to $106,170 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 20,814 students in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Chemical engineers $121,860/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

At 76/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus one of the best schools for Chemical Engineering?

Among 158 Chemical Engineering programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's #4 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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