Chemistry at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in chemistry earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern 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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| 117 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $65,230 | $66,339 | #107 | $47,009 |
| 118 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $65,230 | $66,339 | #108 | $47,009 |
| 119 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $65,224 | $66,333 | #109 | — |
| 120 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $65,038 | $73,643 | #38 | — |
| 121 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $64,981 | $69,734 | #67 | $32,516 |
| 122 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $64,964 | $60,754 | #161 | — |
| 123 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $64,857 | $59,016 | #173 | $45,076 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% 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.