Chemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in chemistry earn 5% less 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 University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 142 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $62,661 | $66,869 | #98 | $44,970 |
| 143 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $62,245 | $66,777 | #101 | $37,526 |
| 144 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $62,220 | $61,131 | #158 | — |
| 145 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $61,884 | $66,353 | #106 | $45,279 |
| 146 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $61,687 | $66,179 | #110 | $42,482 |
| 147 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $61,473 | $62,500 | #148 | $38,006 |
| 148 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $61,262 | $58,309 | #180 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,279 one year after graduating and $61,884 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.