Chemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA · Doctoral Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates in chemistry earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 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 |
Other Majors at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $134,630 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $137,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus rank for chemistry?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.