Chemistry at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Montclair State University graduates in chemistry earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Montclair State 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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| 43 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $74,568 | $65,665 | #114 | — |
| 44 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $74,430 | $67,726 | #89 | $42,581 |
| 45 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $74,401 | $65,301 | #121 | $55,389 |
| 46 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $74,401 | $65,301 | #122 | $55,389 |
| 47 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $73,623 | $78,984 | #15 | — |
| 48 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $73,549 | $83,280 | #5 | — |
| 49 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $73,395 | $66,833 | #99 | $45,513 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montclair State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,389 one year after graduating and $74,401 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montclair State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Montclair State University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Montclair State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.