Chemistry at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in chemistry earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 78 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #50 | $43,571 |
| 79 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #51 | $43,571 |
| 80 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $70,197 | $68,968 | #74 | $47,034 |
| 81 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $70,124 | $66,744 | #103 | $48,276 |
| 82 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $69,998 | $71,189 | #54 | $50,524 |
| 83 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $69,992 | $72,947 | #40 | $40,280 |
| 84 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $69,662 | $70,826 | #56 | $49,462 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,276 one year after graduating and $70,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University at Albany ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.