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Chemistry at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,406/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 of 205 Chemistry programs Top 50%

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	$589K	$583K	$530K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.1x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	54%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,043

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,406 per year, Chemistry graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn slightly above the $41,256 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.1x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$45,406 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #76 out of 205 programs, University of Northern Colorado's Chemistry offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,406 to $62,043 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Northern Colorado

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Northern Colorado prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,693 students in Greeley, CO.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Northern Colorado's Chemistry program score?

This program scores 60/100, 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.

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