Associate-16% vs national median51 grads tracked
Chemistry at Del Mar College
Ranked 8th of 8 associate programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,681
middle 50%: $23,141 – $38,738
Median · 5 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $31,611 – $87,244
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 Del Mar College's associate program in Chemistry earn a median $30,681 one year after graduating, rising to $48,487 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $57,867 for this field, ranking 8th 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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,076 total interest
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