Chemistry at Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Kennesaw State University graduates in chemistry earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kennesaw State University 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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| 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 |
| 180 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $56,888 | $51,764 | #200 | $50,944 |
| 181 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $56,784 | $58,783 | #175 | $38,790 |
| 182 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $56,319 | $65,209 | #123 | $30,122 |
| 183 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $56,179 | $59,795 | #167 | $25,418 |
| 184 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $55,793 | $51,318 | #201 | $48,527 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kennesaw State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,790 one year after graduating and $56,784 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kennesaw State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Kennesaw State University ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Kennesaw State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,901.
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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.