Chemistry at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in chemistry earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison 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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| 39 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $74,810 | $68,072 | #81 | $43,766 |
| 40 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $74,713 | $67,984 | #82 | $47,197 |
| 41 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $74,676 | $67,950 | #84 | $43,603 |
| 42 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $74,631 | $67,958 | #83 | $45,799 |
| 43 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $74,568 | $65,665 | #114 | — |
| 44 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $74,430 | $67,726 | #89 | $42,581 |
| 45 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $74,401 | $65,301 | #121 | $55,389 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,799 one year after graduating and $74,631 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, James Madison University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.