Chemistry at Lewis University
Romeoville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Lewis University graduates in chemistry earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lewis 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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| 95 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $67,680 | $72,608 | #42 | $47,213 |
| 96 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $67,475 | $70,050 | #63 | $43,740 |
| 97 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $67,439 | $61,409 | #156 | $38,571 |
| 98 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $67,006 | $65,833 | #112 | — |
| 99 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $66,959 | $65,948 | #111 | $44,648 |
| 100 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,895 | $58,713 | #176 | $43,512 |
| 101 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $66,817 | $78,738 | #18 | $22,255 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,006 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Lewis University ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Lewis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120).
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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.