Chemistry at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Doctoral Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in chemistry earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Yale University Compares for Chemistry
All 38 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $170,898 | $155,506 | #2 | — |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $168,396 | $153,229 | #3 | $108,154 |
| 3 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $148,634 | $159,457 | #1 | $91,021 |
| 4 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $139,296 | $130,269 | #8 | $85,131 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $137,404 | $120,999 | #16 | $96,201 |
| 6 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $137,217 | $142,047 | #4 | — |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $136,333 | $124,054 | #13 | $93,148 |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $132,569 | $120,629 | #17 | $85,864 |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $131,278 | $128,980 | #9 | $101,242 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $125,373 | $112,876 | #23 | $65,336 |
| 11 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $125,069 | $131,871 | #6 | $110,158 |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $123,298 | $132,316 | #5 | $106,676 |
| 13 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $123,152 | $131,422 | #7 | $93,474 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $188,189 | $139,244 | #3 of 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $159,655 | $152,801 | #32 of 126 |
| Engineering | $132,716 | — | — |
| Medicine | $100,955 | $75,823 | #25 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,336 one year after graduating and $125,373 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for chemistry?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Yale University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for chemistry ($115,386).
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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.