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Bachelor's-11% vs national median37 grads tracked

Chemistry at Eastern Oregon University

Ranked 253rd of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,967
middle 50%: $26,948 – $52,283
Median · 5 years out
$58,858
middle 50%: $39,425 – $79,787
Median · 10 years out
$85,364
middle 50%: $65,590 – $144,647

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 Eastern Oregon University's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $38,967 one year after graduating, rising to $85,364 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 253rd 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
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,431 total interest

Same major at other universities

Norfolk State University
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Superior
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$58,998 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
University of North Georgia
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Macalester College
$58,734 · 5 yrs out
Black Hills State University
$58,734 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$58,637 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Missouri State University
$58,476 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$58,363 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Eastern Oregon University

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Bachelor's)
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$84,300 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$66,971 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$66,382 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$66,382 · 5 yrs out
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$64,935 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$64,351 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor's)
$61,969 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics (Bachelor's)
$61,969 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$59,591 · 5 yrs out

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