Chemistry at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in chemistry earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Connecticut State University 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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| 54 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #137 | $44,949 |
| 55 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $73,146 | $74,390 | #36 | — |
| 56 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $72,885 | $82,731 | #6 | $49,497 |
| 57 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $72,838 | $65,577 | #116 | $40,767 |
| 58 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $72,302 | $77,157 | #22 | $47,387 |
| 59 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $72,220 | $65,715 | #113 | $42,358 |
| 60 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $72,025 | $73,228 | #39 | $43,383 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,767 one year after graduating and $72,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.