Chemistry at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 227 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in chemistry earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 30 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $78,052 | $79,380 | #13 | $42,022 |
| 31 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $77,681 | $70,736 | #58 | $50,304 |
| 32 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $77,564 | $73,825 | #37 | — |
| 33 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $77,249 | $70,292 | #60 | $45,310 |
| 34 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $76,978 | $82,608 | #7 | $47,071 |
| 35 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $76,759 | $71,785 | #45 | $34,417 |
| 36 | Towson University Towson, MD | $76,296 | $66,959 | #96 | $52,765 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of California-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $93,148 | $136,333 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,310 one year after graduating and $77,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,050.
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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.