Chemistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates in chemistry earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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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| 118 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $65,230 | $66,339 | #108 | $47,009 |
| 119 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $65,224 | $66,333 | #109 | — |
| 120 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $65,038 | $73,643 | #38 | — |
| 121 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $64,981 | $69,734 | #67 | $32,516 |
| 122 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $64,964 | $60,754 | #161 | — |
| 123 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $64,857 | $59,016 | #173 | $45,076 |
| 124 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $64,760 | $61,860 | #153 | — |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $70,826 | $114,619 | — |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,516 one year after graduating and $64,981 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.