Chemistry at Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Pacific Lutheran University graduates in chemistry earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific Lutheran 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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| 159 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $60,065 | $64,098 | #139 | $43,840 |
| 160 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $60,064 | $62,178 | #151 | — |
| 161 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $60,021 | $64,411 | #133 | $36,891 |
| 162 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $59,993 | $55,181 | #194 | $44,555 |
| 163 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $59,942 | $63,801 | #140 | $29,399 |
| 164 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $58,830 | $54,188 | #196 | — |
| 165 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $58,498 | $53,229 | #197 | $46,131 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific Lutheran University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,555 one year after graduating and $59,993 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific Lutheran University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Pacific Lutheran University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Pacific Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,933.
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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.