Bachelor's-5% vs national median261 grads tracked
Chemistry at University of Georgia
Ranked 202nd of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,592
middle 50%: $25,927 – $49,342
Median · 5 years out
$62,462
middle 50%: $45,324 – $83,820
Median · 10 years out
$97,248
middle 50%: $66,603 – $159,009
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Chemistry (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of University of Georgia's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $37,592 one year after graduating, rising to $97,248 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 202nd of 293 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,268 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of South Dakota
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$62,698 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$62,535 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$62,520 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$62,468 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$62,452 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$62,446 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$62,421 · 5 yrs out
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge
$62,393 · 5 yrs out
St. Catherine University
$62,393 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Georgia
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$165,511 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,826 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$121,701 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,763 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$115,817 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,805 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$106,133 · 5 yrs out