Chemistry at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of Utah graduates in chemistry earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Utah 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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| 66 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $71,559 | $76,364 | #24 | $42,698 |
| 67 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $71,445 | $76,671 | #23 | $47,875 |
| 68 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $71,348 | $64,922 | #126 | $39,700 |
| 69 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $71,276 | $67,553 | #91 | $41,275 |
| 70 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $71,252 | $76,037 | #30 | — |
| 71 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $70,948 | $71,366 | #52 | $35,395 |
| 72 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $70,741 | $64,370 | #134 | $43,294 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Utah chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,275 one year after graduating and $71,276 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Utah rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, University of Utah ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at University of Utah worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,921.
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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.