Chemistry at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in chemistry earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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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| 205 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $51,050 | $44,955 | #208 | $40,840 |
| 206 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $50,579 | $46,024 | #207 | $33,972 |
| 207 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $48,508 | $56,152 | #191 | — |
| 208 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,490 | $50,785 | #202 | $36,881 |
| 209 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $45,522 | $41,422 | #209 | $18,896 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,881 one year after graduating and $46,490 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Memphis ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.