Chemistry at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
College of the Holy Cross graduates in chemistry earn 43% 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 College of the Holy Cross 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 |
Other Majors at College of the Holy Cross by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $118,131 | $69,288 | #35 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,088 | $73,234 | #14 of 796 |
| Physics | $99,165 | — | #8 of 107 |
| Mathematics | $96,927 | $61,761 | #31 of 309 |
| Biology | $92,914 | $43,276 | #4 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,088 | $47,029 | #23 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,301 | $52,210 | #13 of 225 |
| Computer Science | — | $74,842 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $74,214 | $43,362 | #6 of 576 |
| Psychology | $74,095 | $41,099 | #12 of 1027 |
| History | $72,423 | $42,345 | #18 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,290 | $41,820 | #18 of 207 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $71,280 | $46,530 | #10 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,642 | $36,583 | #40 of 462 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,639 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Holy Cross chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,313 one year after graduating and $93,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Holy Cross rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, College of the Holy Cross ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at College of the Holy Cross worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.