Chemistry at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in chemistry earn 8% 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 South 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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| 160 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $60,064 | $62,178 | #151 | — |
| 161 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $60,021 | $64,411 | #133 | $36,891 |
| 162 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $59,993 | $55,181 | #194 | $44,555 |
| 163 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $59,942 | $63,801 | #140 | $29,399 |
| 164 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $58,830 | $54,188 | #196 | — |
| 165 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $58,498 | $53,229 | #197 | $46,131 |
| 166 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $58,492 | $67,709 | #90 | $42,572 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,399 one year after graduating and $59,942 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of South Florida ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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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.