Chemistry at Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Tennessee Technological University graduates in chemistry earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tennessee Technological 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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| 175 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $57,410 | $58,369 | #178 | $43,940 |
| 176 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $57,313 | $61,002 | #160 | $43,634 |
| 177 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $57,100 | $58,054 | #188 | $22,913 |
| 178 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $57,088 | $62,362 | #149 | — |
| 179 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $56,984 | $61,099 | #159 | $41,166 |
| 180 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $56,888 | $51,764 | #200 | $50,944 |
| 181 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $56,784 | $58,783 | #175 | $38,790 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tennessee Technological University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,088 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tennessee Technological University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Tennessee Technological University ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #149 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Tennessee Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,100.
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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.