Chemistry at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Mercer University graduates in chemistry earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercer 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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| 150 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $61,024 | $65,468 | #117 | $42,889 |
| 151 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $60,978 | $65,438 | #118 | $35,482 |
| 152 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $60,950 | $65,351 | #120 | $39,725 |
| 153 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $60,696 | $62,833 | #146 | $25,151 |
| 154 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $60,630 | $62,298 | #150 | $40,845 |
| 155 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $60,413 | $57,501 | #190 | $31,815 |
| 156 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $60,324 | $66,890 | #97 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercer University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,151 one year after graduating and $60,696 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercer University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Mercer University ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Mercer University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.