Chemistry at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Arizona graduates in chemistry earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arizona Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 100 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,895 | $58,713 | #176 | $43,512 |
| 101 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $66,817 | $78,738 | #18 | $22,255 |
| 102 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $66,724 | $71,019 | #55 | $40,629 |
| 103 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $66,532 | $68,363 | #79 | $43,013 |
| 104 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $66,529 | $63,549 | #142 | $44,674 |
| 105 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $66,486 | $69,935 | #65 | $43,870 |
| 106 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $66,246 | $68,932 | #75 | $50,659 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arizona chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,013 one year after graduating and $66,532 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arizona rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Arizona ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Arizona worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,219.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.