Chemistry at University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 91 graduates a year
University of California-Davis graduates in chemistry earn 13% 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 University of California-Davis 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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| 48 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $73,549 | $83,280 | #5 | — |
| 49 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $73,395 | $66,833 | #99 | $45,513 |
| 50 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $73,392 | $66,782 | #100 | $39,771 |
| 51 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $73,365 | $66,757 | #102 | $42,204 |
| 52 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #135 | $44,949 |
| 53 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #136 | $44,949 |
| 54 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #137 | $44,949 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of California-Davis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $71,322 | $111,674 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Davis by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Davis chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,204 one year after graduating and $73,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Davis rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of California-Davis ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of California-Davis worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.