Chemistry at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in chemistry earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Los Angeles 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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| 198 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $53,575 | $55,461 | #192 | — |
| 199 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $53,430 | $55,311 | #193 | $33,836 |
| 200 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $52,216 | $59,124 | #171 | $34,512 |
| 201 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $51,747 | $47,086 | #206 | $44,944 |
| 202 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $51,414 | $48,935 | #204 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,944 one year after graduating and $51,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #201 by median pay four years after graduation, and #206 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120).
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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.