Chemistry at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Eastern Michigan University graduates in chemistry earn 4% 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 Eastern Michigan 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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| 91 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,017 | $64,738 | #130 | — |
| 92 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $67,996 | $75,397 | #33 | — |
| 93 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $67,818 | $61,710 | #154 | $50,553 |
| 94 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $67,767 | $71,452 | #47 | $45,060 |
| 95 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $67,680 | $72,608 | #42 | $47,213 |
| 96 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $67,475 | $70,050 | #63 | $43,740 |
| 97 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $67,439 | $61,409 | #156 | $38,571 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Michigan University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,060 one year after graduating and $67,767 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Michigan University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Eastern Michigan University ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Eastern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.