Chemistry at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in chemistry earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced 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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| 177 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,100 | $58,054 | #188 | $22,913 |
| 178 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $57,088 | $62,362 | #149 | — |
| 179 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,984 | $61,099 | #159 | $41,166 |
| 180 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $56,888 | $51,764 | #200 | $50,944 |
| 181 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $56,784 | $58,783 | #175 | $38,790 |
| 182 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $56,319 | $65,209 | #123 | $30,122 |
| 183 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $56,179 | $59,795 | #167 | $25,418 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,944 one year after graduating and $56,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #200 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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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.