Chemistry at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in chemistry earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-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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| 56 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $72,885 | $82,731 | #6 | $49,497 |
| 57 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $72,838 | $65,577 | #116 | $40,767 |
| 58 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $72,302 | $77,157 | #22 | $47,387 |
| 59 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $72,220 | $65,715 | #113 | $42,358 |
| 60 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,025 | $73,228 | #39 | $43,383 |
| 61 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $72,013 | $64,835 | #127 | — |
| 62 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $71,783 | $68,323 | #80 | $31,685 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of California-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $107,724 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $85,864 | $132,569 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,358 one year after graduating and $72,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.