Chemistry at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in chemistry earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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| 149 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $61,089 | $63,566 | #141 | $36,771 |
| 150 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $61,024 | $65,468 | #117 | $42,889 |
| 151 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $60,978 | $65,438 | #118 | $35,482 |
| 152 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $60,950 | $65,351 | #120 | $39,725 |
| 153 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $60,696 | $62,833 | #146 | $25,151 |
| 154 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $60,630 | $62,298 | #150 | $40,845 |
| 155 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $60,413 | $57,501 | #190 | $31,815 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,725 one year after graduating and $60,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #120 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,803.
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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.