Chemistry at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in chemistry earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette 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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| 18 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $79,869 | $70,094 | #62 | $46,140 |
| 19 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $79,736 | $87,103 | #1 | $41,589 |
| 20 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $79,695 | $69,947 | #64 | $53,607 |
| 21 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $79,592 | $80,061 | #12 | — |
| 22 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $79,311 | $75,488 | #32 | $28,372 |
| 23 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $79,043 | $69,606 | #69 | — |
| 24 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $79,034 | $81,816 | #11 | $32,130 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $79,592 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Willamette University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.