Chemistry: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of chemistry graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $69,684, rising to $95,163 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois Institute of Technology | IL | $92,821 | $125,206 | — |
| 2 | Villanova University | PA | $88,194 | $109,388 | — |
| 3 | Ohio University-Main Campus | OH | $79,373 | — | $20,500 |
| 4 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | IL | $71,904 | — | — |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $69,684 | $95,163 | — |
| 6 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $69,663 | — | — |
| 7 | University of New Haven | CT | $69,135 | — | — |
| 8 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | NC | $68,087 | $99,106 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | TX | $62,582 | — | — |
| 10 | Georgia State University | GA | $59,518 | $78,070 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chemistry graduates earn?
The median college reports $69,684 in earnings one year after a master's degree in chemistry and $95,163 four years after. The highest is $92,821 at Illinois Institute of Technology.
How much student debt do chemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $34,918 at the typical college.