Chemistry at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduates in chemistry earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 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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| 72 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $70,741 | $64,370 | #134 | $43,294 |
| 73 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $70,673 | $71,854 | #44 | $31,573 |
| 74 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $70,611 | $74,451 | #35 | $46,496 |
| 75 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $70,541 | $69,306 | #71 | $46,659 |
| 76 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #48 | $43,571 |
| 77 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #49 | $43,571 |
| 78 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #50 | $43,571 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,659 one year after graduating and $70,541 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.