Chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in chemistry earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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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| 46 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $74,401 | $65,301 | #122 | $55,389 |
| 47 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $73,623 | $78,984 | #15 | — |
| 48 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $73,549 | $83,280 | #5 | — |
| 49 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $73,395 | $66,833 | #99 | $45,513 |
| 50 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $73,392 | $66,782 | #100 | $39,771 |
| 51 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $73,365 | $66,757 | #102 | $42,204 |
| 52 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $73,245 | $64,286 | #135 | $44,949 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,513 one year after graduating and $73,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #99 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,875.
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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.