Chemistry at East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
East Carolina University graduates in chemistry earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Carolina 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 |
| … | |||||
| 64 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $71,620 | $68,412 | #77 | $47,451 |
| 65 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $71,615 | $66,974 | #95 | $42,660 |
| 66 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $71,559 | $76,364 | #24 | $42,698 |
| 67 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $71,445 | $76,671 | #23 | $47,875 |
| 68 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $71,348 | $64,922 | #126 | $39,700 |
| 69 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $71,276 | $67,553 | #91 | $41,275 |
| 70 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $71,252 | $76,037 | #30 | — |
Other Majors at East Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Carolina University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,875 one year after graduating and $71,445 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Carolina University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, East Carolina University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at East Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
← All data for East Carolina University · Methodology
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.