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Chemical Engineering at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,685/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)

ROI 20.7x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #124 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs

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	$808K	$778K	$682K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.5x	20.7x	18.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.2x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	74%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	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)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,288

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,685 at University of Mississippi come in 6% above the national median of $72,288 for Chemical Engineering programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Chemical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Chemical Engineering's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $76,685 far exceeding the $22,288 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #124 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs, University of Mississippi falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 18,995 in University, MS.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Chemical Engineering at University of Mississippi?

This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Chemical Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Chemical Engineering careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $681,654 in decade earnings vs $808,408 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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