Chemistry at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in chemistry earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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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| 203 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $51,332 | $48,005 | #205 | $34,159 |
| 204 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $51,213 | $54,959 | #195 | $26,513 |
| 205 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $51,050 | $44,955 | #208 | $40,840 |
| 206 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $50,579 | $46,024 | #207 | $33,972 |
| 207 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $48,508 | $56,152 | #191 | — |
| 208 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,490 | $50,785 | #202 | $36,881 |
| 209 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $45,522 | $41,422 | #209 | $18,896 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,972 one year after graduating and $50,579 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #206 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.