Chemistry at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in chemistry earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern California 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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| 186 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $55,467 | $65,363 | #119 | $34,872 |
| 187 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $55,167 | $52,508 | #198 | $35,115 |
| 188 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $55,165 | $58,869 | #174 | — |
| 189 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $54,966 | $50,015 | #203 | — |
| 190 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $54,699 | $52,062 | #199 | $29,340 |
| 191 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $54,576 | $58,241 | #181 | $43,349 |
| 192 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $54,576 | $58,241 | #182 | $43,349 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,966 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Southern California ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120).
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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.