Chemistry at University of Minnesota-Morris

Based on comparable chemistry programs in Minnesota, this degree would produce first-year earnings around $46,000 against an estimated $24,250 in debt—a manageable 0.53 ratio that aligns with the state median. Chemistry bachelor's programs in Minnesota cluster tightly in outcomes, with the flagship Twin Cities campus and smaller schools like Hamline showing earnings within a few thousand dollars of what Morris graduates likely see. The debt load here tracks slightly below the Minnesota median of $25,494, which matters when you're starting a science career that may require additional credentialing.

The challenge is that these figures come from only four similar programs statewide, not from Morris's actual chemistry graduates. The small sample means the school either has very few chemistry majors completing the program or the Department of Education suppressed the data for privacy reasons. Either way, you're making decisions without knowing this specific program's track record. The estimated earnings do sit above the national median of $42,581 for chemistry degrees, suggesting Minnesota's job market supports science graduates reasonably well.

For a liberal arts college chemistry program, the numbers suggest reasonable value if your student genuinely wants lab science work or needs this degree for graduate school. But confirm what Morris chemistry graduates actually do after graduation—career services should have placement data even if the DOE doesn't publish it. The difference between estimated and actual outcomes could swing this decision considerably.