Associate-13% vs national median70 grads tracked
Chemistry at South Texas College
Ranked 7th of 8 associate programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,731
middle 50%: $22,688 – $49,582
Median · 5 years out
$50,129
middle 50%: $32,231 – $65,458
Median · 10 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $45,751 – $91,987
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 South Texas College's associate program in Chemistry earn a median $30,731 one year after graduating, rising to $69,154 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $57,867 for this field, ranking 7th 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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,429 total interest
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