Bachelor's-9% vs national median49 grads tracked
Chemistry at Hampton University
Ranked 241st of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,473
middle 50%: $25,311 – $44,060
Median · 5 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $45,751 – $70,679
Median · 10 years out
$98,101
middle 50%: $76,958 – $119,554
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 Hampton University's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $34,473 one year after graduating, rising to $98,101 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 241st 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.
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Paid off in
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,786 total interest
Same major at other universities
DePaul University
$60,272 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$60,118 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$60,118 · 5 yrs out
Spelman College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Newberry College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Longwood University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$59,600 · 5 yrs out
University of Mary Washington
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Norfolk State University
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Hampton University
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,880 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$157,880 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$102,395 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$101,115 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Bachelor's)
$101,089 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$92,948 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$92,563 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$92,132 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$89,411 · 5 yrs out