Chemistry at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Doctoral Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in chemistry earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Stanford University Compares for Chemistry
All 38 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $170,898 | $155,506 | #2 | — |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $168,396 | $153,229 | #3 | $108,154 |
| 3 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $148,634 | $159,457 | #1 | $91,021 |
| 4 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $139,296 | $130,269 | #8 | $85,131 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $137,404 | $120,999 | #16 | $96,201 |
| 6 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $137,217 | $142,047 | #4 | — |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $136,333 | $124,054 | #13 | $93,148 |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $132,569 | $120,629 | #17 | $85,864 |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $131,278 | $128,980 | #9 | $101,242 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $125,373 | $112,876 | #23 | $65,336 |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $231,917 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $218,808 | $143,758 | — |
| Education | $125,390 | $98,357 | #4 of 36 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $120,024 | — | #1 of 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $170,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for chemistry?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Stanford University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for chemistry ($115,386).
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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.