Chemistry at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in chemistry earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball 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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| 131 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $63,856 | $77,477 | #21 | — |
| 132 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $63,824 | $67,295 | #93 | $39,940 |
| 133 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $63,766 | $64,831 | #128 | — |
| 134 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $63,764 | $68,407 | #78 | $42,677 |
| 135 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $63,580 | $60,733 | #162 | — |
| 136 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $63,541 | $67,808 | #88 | $48,147 |
| 137 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $63,496 | $57,777 | #189 | $40,402 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,677 one year after graduating and $63,764 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Ball State University ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.