Chemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates in chemistry earn 8% more 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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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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| 76 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #48 | $43,571 |
| 77 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #49 | $43,571 |
| 78 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #50 | $43,571 |
| 79 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #51 | $43,571 |
| 80 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $70,197 | $68,968 | #74 | $47,034 |
| 81 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $70,124 | $66,744 | #103 | $48,276 |
| 82 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $69,998 | $71,189 | #54 | $50,524 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $71,776 | $99,566 | — |
Other Majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,571 one year after graduating and $70,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.