Chemistry at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in chemistry earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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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| 90 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $68,174 | $62,079 | #152 | $30,599 |
| 91 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,017 | $64,738 | #130 | — |
| 92 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $67,996 | $75,397 | #33 | — |
| 93 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $67,818 | $61,710 | #154 | $50,553 |
| 94 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $67,767 | $71,452 | #47 | $45,060 |
| 95 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $67,680 | $72,608 | #42 | $47,213 |
| 96 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $67,475 | $70,050 | #63 | $43,740 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,553 one year after graduating and $67,818 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,430.
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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.