Chemistry at Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Camden graduates in chemistry earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Camden 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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| 49 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $73,395 | $66,833 | #99 | $45,513 |
| 50 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $73,392 | $66,782 | #100 | $39,771 |
| 51 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $73,365 | $66,757 | #102 | $42,204 |
| 52 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #135 | $44,949 |
| 53 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #136 | $44,949 |
| 54 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #137 | $44,949 |
| 55 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $73,146 | $74,390 | #36 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Camden chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,949 one year after graduating and $73,245 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Camden rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Rutgers University-Camden ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Rutgers University-Camden worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.