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Bachelor's-5% vs national median126 grads tracked

Chemistry at Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge

Ranked 206th of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,146
middle 50%: $28,517 – $62,548
Median · 5 years out
$62,393
middle 50%: $43,678 – $93,855
Median · 10 years out
$82,479
middle 50%: $56,106 – $134,767

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 Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $42,146 one year after graduating, rising to $82,479 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 206th 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
≈ $7,855 total interest

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