Chemistry at William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
William & Mary graduates in chemistry earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William & Mary 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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| 26 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $78,417 | $78,879 | #16 | $41,779 |
| 27 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $78,417 | $78,879 | #17 | $41,779 |
| 28 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $78,373 | $69,016 | #73 | — |
| 29 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $78,270 | $71,272 | #53 | $35,130 |
| 30 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $78,052 | $79,380 | #13 | $42,022 |
| 31 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $77,681 | $70,736 | #58 | $50,304 |
| 32 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $77,564 | $73,825 | #37 | — |
Other Majors at William & Mary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,851 | $84,956 | #55 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,366 | $75,038 | #14 of 1176 |
| Economics | $105,467 | $65,603 | #53 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,065 | $47,270 | #7 of 118 |
| Sociology | $87,655 | — | #2 of 462 |
| Mathematics | $87,170 | $60,494 | #54 of 309 |
| Physics | $77,863 | — | #55 of 107 |
| Philosophy | $75,423 | — | #5 of 86 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,173 | $41,317 | #102 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,523 | $38,590 | #25 of 207 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,118 | $36,703 | #19 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,992 | $27,114 | #31 of 610 |
| Area Studies | $68,909 | $53,779 | #12 of 70 |
| History | $63,632 | $31,595 | #39 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,177 | $40,260 | #74 of 225 |
| Psychology | $59,226 | $36,818 | #110 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,616 | $40,697 | #90 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $52,161 | $34,496 | #61 of 67 |
| Biology | $49,644 | $29,851 | #696 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,752 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William & Mary chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,130 one year after graduating and $78,270 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William & Mary rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, William & Mary ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at William & Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,033.
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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.