Chemistry at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates in chemistry earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Mexico-Main Campus 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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| 179 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,984 | $61,099 | #159 | $41,166 |
| 180 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $56,888 | $51,764 | #200 | $50,944 |
| 181 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $56,784 | $58,783 | #175 | $38,790 |
| 182 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $56,319 | $65,209 | #123 | $30,122 |
| 183 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $56,179 | $59,795 | #167 | $25,418 |
| 184 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $55,793 | $51,318 | #201 | $48,527 |
| 185 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $55,478 | $59,049 | #172 | $31,663 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Mexico-Main Campus chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,122 one year after graduating and $56,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Mexico-Main Campus rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of New Mexico-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,091.
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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.