Chemistry at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in chemistry earn 15% 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-Santa Barbara 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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| 37 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $75,905 | $69,816 | #66 | — |
| 38 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $75,893 | $72,234 | #43 | — |
| 39 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $74,810 | $68,072 | #81 | $43,766 |
| 40 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $74,713 | $67,984 | #82 | $47,197 |
| 41 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $74,676 | $67,950 | #84 | $43,603 |
| 42 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $74,631 | $67,958 | #83 | $45,799 |
| 43 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $74,568 | $65,665 | #114 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,197 one year after graduating and $74,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,805.
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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.