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Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Alfred University

Alfred, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeWorth Score (Base Case)
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings $71,644/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Medium (21,200 openings/yr)

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $821K $704K $540K
Earnings Multiple 5.2x 4.5x 3.4x
Viable Career Paths 4 of 4 4 of 4 4 of 4
DegreeWorth Score 56 55 49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition
$158,120
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,394
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Career Paths

Where Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 21,200 combined openings per year.

Career Path Wage Openings/yr Growth AI Risk
Architectural and engineering managers $167,740 14,500 +3.8% 41%
Chemical engineers $121,860 1,100 +2.6% 46%
Materials engineers $108,310 1,500 +5.7% 49%
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120 4,100 +8.1% 50%

Compare & Explore

Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Other Schools

Missouri University of Science and Technology ($77,305) Rutgers University-New Brunswick ($69,162)

Other Majors at Alfred University

Mechanical Engineering ($63,747) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($36,059) Psychology, General ($26,433) Fine and Studio Arts ($22,912) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($22,618)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeWorth Score for Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Alfred University?
This program scores 55/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI disruption risk, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 56 (optimistic) to 49 (pessimistic) depending on AI's impact.
How does AI affect Ceramic Sciences and Engineering career prospects?
We model three scenarios: Optimistic (no disruption), Base Case (gradual AI adoption), and Pessimistic (aggressive AI displacement). In the base case, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates retain 4 of 4 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $539,876 (pessimistic) to $821,317 (optimistic).
How many job openings are there for Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates?
The career paths mapped to Ceramic Sciences and Engineering have roughly 21,200 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a medium job market.
Is Ceramic Sciences and Engineering at Alfred University worth it?
In the Base Case, this degree earns 4.5x its in-state tuition over 10 years. Even in the Pessimistic scenario, the multiple is 3.4x. The spread between scenarios tells you how sensitive this degree is to AI disruption.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Scenarios use a continuous weighting function combining AI exposure and BLS job growth projections. "Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI. Last updated 2025.