Chemistry at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in chemistry earn 22% 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 16 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $80,287 | $70,701 | #59 | $55,376 |
| 17 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $79,878 | $72,684 | #41 | $44,874 |
| 18 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $79,869 | $70,094 | #62 | $46,140 |
| 19 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $79,736 | $87,103 | #1 | $41,589 |
| 20 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $79,695 | $69,947 | #64 | $53,607 |
| 21 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $79,592 | $80,061 | #12 | — |
| 22 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $79,311 | $75,488 | #32 | $28,372 |
Other Chemistry Credentials at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $114,312 | — |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,589 one year after graduating and $79,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,962.
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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.