Chemistry at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in chemistry earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 25 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $78,901 | $83,900 | #3 | — |
| 26 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $78,417 | $78,879 | #16 | $41,779 |
| 27 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $78,417 | $78,879 | #17 | $41,779 |
| 28 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $78,373 | $69,016 | #73 | — |
| 29 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $78,270 | $71,272 | #53 | $35,130 |
| 30 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $78,052 | $79,380 | #13 | $42,022 |
| 31 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $77,681 | $70,736 | #58 | $50,304 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $78,373 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% 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.