Compare 12 Chemistry. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $58,520.
With top graduates earning $88,634, Chemistry stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $30K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Northeastern University's Chemistry program leads with graduates earning $88,634, well above the $58,520 average across 12 Massachusetts programs. Boston College follows at $68,817, while Bridgewater State University delivers $67,363—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northeastern graduates borrow $24,250 and face just a 5.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Bridgewater State achieves a similar 7.4% burden, proving that strong Chemistry programs can also be affordable.
| 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 | Boston CollegePrivate | $68,817 | 15 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | $67,363 | 17 | $24,286 | Excellent | $18,070 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $61,613 | 27 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | Challenging |
| #5 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $61,540 | 40 | $27,000 | Good | $39,032 | High |
| #6 | $58,939 | 11 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Williams CollegePrivate | $57,466 | 43 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Challenging |
| #8 | $56,345 | 30 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $51,806 | 8 | $21,974 | Good | $17,163 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $45,696 | 13 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,128 | High |
| #11 | Smith CollegePrivate | $42,682 | 24 | $17,550 | Good | $30,366 | High |
| #12 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $41,342 | 31 | $23,250 | Manageable | $39,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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