Chemistry at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in chemistry earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 92 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $67,996 | $75,397 | #33 | — |
| 93 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $67,818 | $61,710 | #154 | $50,553 |
| 94 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $67,767 | $71,452 | #47 | $45,060 |
| 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 | — |
Other Chemistry Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $85,580 | $115,831 | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,213 one year after graduating and $67,680 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.