Chemistry at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in chemistry earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem State 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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| 12 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $82,185 | $75,701 | #31 | — |
| 13 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $82,185 | $83,583 | #4 | $49,215 |
| 14 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $81,984 | $82,467 | #8 | — |
| 15 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $81,266 | $71,563 | #46 | $49,439 |
| 16 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $80,287 | $70,701 | #59 | $55,376 |
| 17 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $79,878 | $72,684 | #41 | $44,874 |
| 18 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $79,869 | $70,094 | #62 | $46,140 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,439 one year after graduating and $81,266 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Salem State University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.