Chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in chemistry earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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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| 197 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $53,755 | $63,346 | #144 | $36,946 |
| 198 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $53,575 | $55,461 | #192 | — |
| 199 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $53,430 | $55,311 | #193 | $33,836 |
| 200 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $52,216 | $59,124 | #171 | $34,512 |
| 201 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $51,747 | $47,086 | #206 | $44,944 |
| 202 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $51,414 | $48,935 | #204 | — |
| 203 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $51,332 | $48,005 | #205 | $34,159 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,512 one year after graduating and $52,216 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #200 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,025.
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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.