Compare 20 Chemistry. programs in New York. Average earnings: $46,846.
With top graduates earning $69,083, Chemistry stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $22K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Binghamton University's Chemistry program leads with graduates earning $69,083, while Le Moyne College follows closely at $68,501. The average across all 20 New York programs is $46,846, yet these outcomes demonstrate that program-specific factors drive success more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Binghamton graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 5.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $69,083 | 49 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #2 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $68,501 | 5 | $23,000 | Excellent | $33,751 | Challenging |
| #3 | New York UniversityPrivate | $63,411 | 38 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #4 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $62,853 | 80 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Manageable |
| #5 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $58,150 | 17 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,092 | Manageable |
| #6 | University At AlbanyPublic | $57,546 | 48 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,398 | Manageable |
| #7 | St. John Fisher UniversityPrivate | $55,139 | 7 | $23,250 | Good | $37,716 | High |
| #8 | University At BuffaloPublic | $53,437 | 55 | $19,000 | Good | $20,734 | Challenging |
| #9 | $52,645 | 19 | $20,880 | Good | $19,416 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $51,273 | 10 | $17,000 | Good | $45,578 | High |
| #11 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $49,058 | 7 | $26,000 | Manageable | $36,890 | High |
| #12 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $45,438 | 139 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Challenging |
| #13 | $42,682 | 21 | $26,778 | Challenging | $35,625 | High | |
| #14 | $38,289 | 8 | $21,028 | Challenging | $12,951 | High | |
| #15 | Suny OneontaPublic | $38,289 | 9 | $19,812 | Manageable | $24,845 | High |
| #16 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $36,848 | 16 | $19,500 | Challenging | $60,000 | High |
| #17 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $31,815 | 31 | $10,950 | Manageable | $11,955 | High |
| #18 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 54 | $14,000 | High | $38,000 | High |
| #19 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $25,194 | 12 | $11,990 | High | $17,460 | High |
| #20 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $10,925 | 37 | $11,000 | High | $17,273 | High |
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