Chemistry at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in chemistry earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 45 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $74,401 | $65,301 | #121 | $55,389 |
| 46 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $74,401 | $65,301 | #122 | $55,389 |
| 47 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $73,623 | $78,984 | #15 | — |
| 48 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $73,549 | $83,280 | #5 | — |
| 49 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $73,395 | $66,833 | #99 | $45,513 |
| 50 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $73,392 | $66,782 | #100 | $39,771 |
| 51 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $73,365 | $66,757 | #102 | $42,204 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $73,549 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.