Chemistry at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Cruz graduates in chemistry earn 10% 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 Cruz 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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| 65 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $71,615 | $66,974 | #95 | $42,660 |
| 66 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $71,559 | $76,364 | #24 | $42,698 |
| 67 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $71,445 | $76,671 | #23 | $47,875 |
| 68 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $71,348 | $64,922 | #126 | $39,700 |
| 69 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $71,276 | $67,553 | #91 | $41,275 |
| 70 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $71,252 | $76,037 | #30 | — |
| 71 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $70,948 | $71,366 | #52 | $35,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Cruz chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,700 one year after graduating and $71,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Cruz rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of California-Santa Cruz ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of California-Santa Cruz worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.