Chemistry at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in chemistry earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian 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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| 166 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $58,492 | $67,709 | #90 | $42,572 |
| 167 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,462 | $64,825 | #129 | $39,018 |
| 168 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $58,396 | $59,372 | #170 | $42,897 |
| 169 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $58,329 | $62,595 | #147 | $40,488 |
| 170 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $58,247 | $59,850 | #165 | $38,766 |
| 171 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $58,247 | $59,850 | #166 | $38,766 |
| 172 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $58,170 | $60,529 | #163 | $48,903 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,488 one year after graduating and $58,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,894.
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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.