Chemistry at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Delaware graduates in chemistry earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Delaware 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 |
| 11 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $82,386 | $74,966 | #34 | $59,576 |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $82,185 | $75,701 | #31 | — |
| 13 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $82,185 | $83,583 | #4 | $49,215 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of Delaware
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $103,167 | $112,400 | — |
Other Majors at University of Delaware by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Delaware chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,055 one year after graduating and $84,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Delaware rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Delaware ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Delaware worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,597.
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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.