Chemistry at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in chemistry earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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 |
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| 201 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $51,747 | $47,086 | #206 | $44,944 |
| 202 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $51,414 | $48,935 | #204 | — |
| 203 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $51,332 | $48,005 | #205 | $34,159 |
| 204 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $51,213 | $54,959 | #195 | $26,513 |
| 205 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $51,050 | $44,955 | #208 | $40,840 |
| 206 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $50,579 | $46,024 | #207 | $33,972 |
| 207 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $48,508 | $56,152 | #191 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,513 one year after graduating and $51,213 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #195 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,618.
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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.