Chemistry at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in chemistry earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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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| 115 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,293 | $66,384 | #105 | — |
| 116 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $65,271 | $67,918 | #86 | $49,386 |
| 117 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $65,230 | $66,339 | #107 | $47,009 |
| 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 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $57,242 | $115,630 | — |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,009 one year after graduating and $65,230 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.