Bachelor's+2% vs national median740 grads tracked
Chemistry at University of Virginia
Ranked 92nd of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,912
middle 50%: $25,435 – $55,276
Median · 5 years out
$67,419
middle 50%: $49,855 – $88,019
Median · 10 years out
$116,020
middle 50%: $77,755 – $182,659
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 University of Virginia's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $37,912 one year after graduating, rising to $116,020 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 92nd 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
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,876 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Alabama
$67,826 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$67,797 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Hunter College
$67,636 · 5 yrs out
Bemidji State University
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$67,539 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$67,530 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$67,394 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$67,351 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
James Madison University
$67,222 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$67,204 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Virginia
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$222,735 · 5 yrs out
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$222,735 · 5 yrs out
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$198,412 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$187,481 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Certificate)
$163,027 · 5 yrs out
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$162,877 · 5 yrs out
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$144,468 · 5 yrs out
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$144,468 · 5 yrs out
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$143,232 · 5 yrs out
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$134,161 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$133,882 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$133,294 · 5 yrs out