Chemistry at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in chemistry earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 164 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $58,830 | $54,188 | #196 | — |
| 165 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $58,498 | $53,229 | #197 | $46,131 |
| 166 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $58,492 | $67,709 | #90 | $42,572 |
| 167 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,462 | $64,825 | #129 | $39,018 |
| 168 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $58,396 | $59,372 | #170 | $42,897 |
| 169 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $58,329 | $62,595 | #147 | $40,488 |
| 170 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $58,247 | $59,850 | #165 | $38,766 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $86,469 | $110,812 | — |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,018 one year after graduating and $58,462 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,263.
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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.