Compare 14 Chemistry. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $49,317.
Chemistry programs produce graduates earning between $34,906 and $60,963—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 14 ranked programs in Pennsylvania, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Temple University's Chemistry program leads with graduates earning $60,963, followed closely by University of Pittsburgh at $58,424. The average across all Pennsylvania programs is $49,317, yet these outcomes don't align with traditional school rankings—proof that program-level factors drive career success more than institutional brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Carnegie Mellon achieves the lowest debt-to-earnings ratio at 0.38, with graduates facing an 8.6% payment burden that lands in the 'Good' affordability category. Temple leads in earnings but maintains a manageable 8.7% burden, proving top programs can deliver both outcomes and value.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Temple UniversityPublic | $60,963 | 63 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #2 | $58,424 | 64 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $57,318 | 25 | $21,750 | Good | $37,130 | High |
| #4 | $57,134 | 48 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #5 | $55,858 | 31 | $23,507 | Good | $29,193 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $55,473 | 6 | $26,000 | Good | $26,233 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $50,856 | 13 | $24,218 | Good | $25,252 | High | |
| #8 | $49,019 | 8 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,389 | High | |
| #9 | $48,432 | 14 | $23,500 | Manageable | $25,362 | High | |
| #10 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $47,260 | 16 | $25,325 | Manageable | $40,932 | High |
| #11 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $39,914 | 7 | $25,500 | Challenging | $42,436 | High |
| #12 | $38,289 | 8 | $26,798 | Challenging | $26,073 | High | |
| #13 | $36,597 | 14 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,528 | High | |
| #14 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | $34,906 | 21 | $25,000 | High | $27,867 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
