Chemical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
64 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
65
Optimistic
64
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings $84,047/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)
ROI 23.8x earnings multiple (11.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #118 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 $877K $840K $727K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 24.8x 23.8x 20.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 12.3x 11.8x 10.2x
Probability of Field Employment 82% 74% 54%
DegreeOutlook Score 65 64 61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,336
Out-of-state: $71,416 (11.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,904
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,565
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $84,047 per year, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point earn slightly above the $72,288 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 23.8x 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 — 48% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $22,565 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #118 out of 158 programs, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's financial outcomes for Chemical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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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

How does University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Chemical Engineering program score?
A score of 64/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point trails the majority of Chemical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Chemical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Chemical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% 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 →