Chemistry at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of Oregon graduates in chemistry earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Oregon 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 |
| 11 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $82,386 | $74,966 | #34 | $59,576 |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $82,185 | $75,701 | #31 | — |
| 13 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $82,185 | $83,583 | #4 | $49,215 |
| 14 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $81,984 | $82,467 | #8 | — |
| 15 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $81,266 | $71,563 | #46 | $49,439 |
| 16 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $80,287 | $70,701 | #59 | $55,376 |
| 17 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $79,878 | $72,684 | #41 | $44,874 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of Oregon
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $94,728 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $70,315 | $117,141 | — |
Other Majors at University of Oregon by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Oregon chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $81,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Oregon rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Oregon ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Oregon worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120).
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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.