Chemistry at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of Central Florida graduates in chemistry earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Florida 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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| 173 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $57,788 | $61,508 | #155 | $28,660 |
| 174 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,652 | $58,615 | #177 | $40,700 |
| 175 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $57,410 | $58,369 | #178 | $43,940 |
| 176 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $57,313 | $61,002 | #160 | $43,634 |
| 177 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,100 | $58,054 | #188 | $22,913 |
| 178 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $57,088 | $62,362 | #149 | — |
| 179 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,984 | $61,099 | #159 | $41,166 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Florida chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,634 one year after graduating and $57,313 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Florida rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Central Florida ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Central Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,050.
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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.