Associate-7% vs national median83 grads tracked
Chemistry at University of Cincinnati
Ranked 6th of 8 associate programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,620
middle 50%: $20,769 – $40,680
Median · 5 years out
$54,051
middle 50%: $37,592 – $91,987
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 University of Cincinnati's associate program in Chemistry earn a median $30,620 one year after graduating, rising to $54,051 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $57,867 for this field, ranking 6th 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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