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Bachelor's-9% vs national median113 grads tracked

Chemistry at Louisiana Tech University

Ranked 239th of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,104
middle 50%: $28,256 – $54,836
Median · 5 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $42,201 – $77,558
Median · 10 years out
$112,807
middle 50%: $76,015 – $140,411

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 Louisiana Tech University's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $39,104 one year after graduating, rising to $112,807 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 239th 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
≈ $8,253 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Northern Iowa
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
DePaul University
$60,272 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$60,118 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$60,118 · 5 yrs out
Spelman College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Newberry College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Longwood University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$59,600 · 5 yrs out
University of Mary Washington
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$59,422 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana Tech University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,708 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$114,843 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,326 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,012 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$108,952 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,407 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,696 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,666 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,185 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,238 · 5 yrs out

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