Chemistry at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in chemistry earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern Mississippi 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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| 128 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $64,442 | $63,314 | #145 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $64,131 | $58,355 | #179 | $39,676 |
| 130 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,882 | $58,128 | #187 | — |
| 131 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $63,856 | $77,477 | #21 | — |
| 132 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $63,824 | $67,295 | #93 | $39,940 |
| 133 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $63,766 | $64,831 | #128 | — |
| 134 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $63,764 | $68,407 | #78 | $42,677 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,856 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less 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.