Chemistry at University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Asheville graduates in chemistry earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Asheville 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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| 158 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,227 | $63,351 | #143 | $44,847 |
| 159 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $60,065 | $64,098 | #139 | $43,840 |
| 160 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $60,064 | $62,178 | #151 | — |
| 161 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $60,021 | $64,411 | #133 | $36,891 |
| 162 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $59,993 | $55,181 | #194 | $44,555 |
| 163 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $59,942 | $63,801 | #140 | $29,399 |
| 164 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $58,830 | $54,188 | #196 | — |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,346 | $73,410 | #25 of 57 |
| Computer Science | $88,084 | $48,076 | #259 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 | $53,705 | #498 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,736 | $28,301 | #308 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 | $44,945 | #921 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 | $33,651 | #275 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 | $23,964 | #422 of 565 |
| Biology | $47,302 | $27,943 | #749 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 | $25,758 | #244 of 265 |
| Sociology | $44,824 | $18,869 | #387 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 | $27,682 | #602 of 660 |
| Public Health | $42,267 | $27,913 | #213 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 | $22,144 | #430 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,673 | $24,666 | #957 of 1027 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $40,444 | $23,023 | #41 of 68 |
| History | $38,565 | $28,205 | #448 of 459 |
| Music | $37,484 | — | #222 of 268 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,714 | $19,136 | #568 of 576 |
| Anthropology | — | $24,639 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $23,504 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,891 one year after graduating and $60,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of North Carolina Asheville worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,825.
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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.