Compare 280 Chemistry. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,780. Top programs: $88,634+.
The highest-earning Chemistry program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $21K earnings gap across 280 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Northeastern University's Chemistry program leads with graduates earning $88,634, well above the $48,780 average. But Louisiana State University follows close behind at $80,660 with 74% acceptance rates, proving that accessible programs can compete with selective ones on outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Louisiana State University graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 4.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $88,634
Strong outcomes ($80,660) with 74% acceptance
4.5% payment burden | Excellent
11.2% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $88,634 | 41 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #2 | $80,660 | 29 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Good | |
| #3 | Kalamazoo CollegePrivate | $75,833 | 38 | $26,077 | Excellent | $49,500 | Challenging |
| #4 | Keene State CollegePublic | $73,792 | 6 | $25,749 | Excellent | $37,874 | Challenging |
| #5 | $73,774 | 30 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $73,619 | 26 | $26,000 | Excellent | $52,434 | Challenging |
| #7 | $73,289 | 30 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #8 | William & MaryPublic | $72,660 | 56 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Manageable |
| #9 | $71,563 | 14 | $22,334 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $70,580 | 30 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Manageable |
| #11 | $70,485 | 18 | $22,077 | Excellent | $18,000 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $70,396 | 18 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #13 | $69,237 | 19 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Good | |
| #14 | $69,203 | 12 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $69,083 | 49 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #16 | Boston CollegePrivate | $68,817 | 15 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #17 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $68,501 | 5 | $23,000 | Excellent | $33,751 | Challenging |
| #18 | University Of DelawarePublic | $67,828 | 27 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #19 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | $67,717 | 23 | $26,864 | Good | $23,490 | Manageable |
| #20 | $67,363 | 17 | $24,286 | Excellent | $18,070 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $66,981 | 41 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $66,742 | 32 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Good | |
| #23 | University Of HoustonPublic | $66,725 | 31 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #24 | $66,584 | 57 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $66,311 | 69 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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