Chemistry at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Rhode Island College graduates in chemistry earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhode Island College 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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| 96 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $67,475 | $70,050 | #63 | $43,740 |
| 97 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $67,439 | $61,409 | #156 | $38,571 |
| 98 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $67,006 | $65,833 | #112 | — |
| 99 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $66,959 | $65,948 | #111 | $44,648 |
| 100 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,895 | $58,713 | #176 | $43,512 |
| 101 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $66,817 | $78,738 | #18 | $22,255 |
| 102 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $66,724 | $71,019 | #55 | $40,629 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhode Island College chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,648 one year after graduating and $66,959 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhode Island College rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Rhode Island College ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Rhode Island College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,250.
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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.