Compare 8 Chemistry. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $43,234.
With top graduates earning $52,908, Chemistry stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Missouri-St Louis leads with Chemistry graduates earning $52,908, closely followed by Missouri State University-Springfield at $52,668. The average across all 8 programs is $43,234, demonstrating how Missouri's regional publics compete effectively in producing strong chemistry outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Missouri-St Louis graduates borrow $20,000 and face just a 9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $52,908
Strong outcomes ($52,668) with 91% acceptance
9.0% payment burden | Good
16.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $52,908 | 14 | $20,000 | Good | $15,027 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $52,668 | 25 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $47,533 | 84 | $18,750 | Good | $18,462 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $46,673 | 18 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,445 | High |
| #5 | $46,478 | 21 | $23,250 | Manageable | $30,462 | High | |
| #6 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $37,208 | 14 | $21,000 | Challenging | $14,503 | High |
| #7 | $37,208 | 31 | $21,500 | Challenging | $15,803 | High | |
| #8 | $25,194 | 24 | $20,500 | High | $32,529 | 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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