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Chemistry at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,216/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #44 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	$651K	$642K	$572K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.3x	9.2x	8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.0x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	63	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,818

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$72,122

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $52,216 per year, Chemistry graduates from University of Connecticut-Stamford significantly outpace the $41,256 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 9.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $25,818 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #44 out of 205 programs, University of Connecticut-Stamford's Chemistry program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $52,216 to $72,122 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

With 80% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Stamford prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 University of Connecticut-Stamford'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 University of Connecticut-Stamford rank so high for Chemistry?

The #44 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 →