Chemistry at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates in chemistry earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 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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| 127 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $64,676 | $59,488 | #169 | $46,369 |
| 128 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $64,442 | $63,314 | #145 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $64,131 | $58,355 | #179 | $39,676 |
| 130 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,882 | $58,128 | #187 | — |
| 131 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $63,856 | $77,477 | #21 | — |
| 132 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $63,824 | $67,295 | #93 | $39,940 |
| 133 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $63,766 | $64,831 | #128 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,882 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #187 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,259.
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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.