Associate0% vs national median34 grads tracked
Chemistry at Sinclair Community College
Ranked 4th of 8 associate programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$48,487
middle 50%: $25,504 – $65,194
Median · 5 years out
$57,867
middle 50%: $26,804 – $77,587
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Chemistry (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Sinclair Community College's associate program in Chemistry earn a median $48,487 one year after graduating, rising to $57,867 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $57,867 for this field, ranking 4th of 8 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.
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Paid off in
6.9 yrs
≈ $7,599 total interest
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