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Chemistry at University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,497/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 205 Chemistry programs Top 5%

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	$695K	$683K	$602K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.2x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.7x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	68	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,960

Out-of-state: $88,760 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,096

8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,484

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Alabama's Chemistry graduates start at $49,497/yr — above the $41,256 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 14.2x 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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $23,250 in median debt clears quickly against $49,497 in annual earnings.

Ranked #10 out of 205 programs, University of North Alabama's Chemistry program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $49,497 to $76,484 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of North Alabama

A 96% acceptance rate means University of North Alabama is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 5,468 in Florence, AL.

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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 North Alabama's Chemistry program score?

This program scores 68/100, 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 North Alabama rank so high for Chemistry?

The #10 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 →