Chemistry at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in chemistry earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 106 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $66,246 | $68,932 | #75 | $50,659 |
| 107 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $66,171 | $60,255 | #164 | $39,245 |
| 108 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $65,983 | $69,571 | #70 | $39,531 |
| 109 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $65,982 | $70,808 | #57 | $44,473 |
| 110 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $65,810 | $70,229 | #61 | $39,790 |
| 111 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $65,629 | $67,939 | #85 | $34,977 |
| 112 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $65,611 | $64,462 | #132 | $43,061 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,856 | $99,106 | $24,355 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,473 one year after graduating and $65,982 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #109 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,400.
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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.