Compare 291 Chemistry. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $57,281. Top programs: $93,122+.
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 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $93,122 | 32 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,032 | Manageable |
| #2 | $90,396 | 27 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Good | |
| #3 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $88,364 | 18 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #4 | New York UniversityPrivate | $86,197 | 29 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Challenging |
| #5 | $84,609 | 37 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #6 | University Of DelawarePublic | $84,428 | 21 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Manageable |
| #7 | $82,386 | 126 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Good | |
| #8 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $82,185 | 23 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #9 | $82,185 | 6 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Manageable | |
| #10 | University Of OregonPublic | $81,984 | 26 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | Manageable |
| #11 | $80,287 | 25 | $24,286 | Excellent | $18,070 | Good | |
| #12 | $79,878 | 26 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | |
| #13 | $79,869 | 42 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $79,736 | 39 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $79,695 | 25 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Manageable |
| #16 | Willamette UniversityPrivate | $79,592 | 9 | $21,500 | Excellent | $36,571 | Manageable |
| #17 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $79,311 | 43 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #18 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $79,034 | 104 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Manageable |
| #19 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $78,901 | 39 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Good |
| #20 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $78,417 | 48 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Manageable |
| #21 | $78,373 | 29 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #22 | William & MaryPublic | $78,270 | 52 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Manageable |
| #23 | Temple UniversityPublic | $78,052 | 18 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Manageable |
| #24 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $77,681 | 40 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #25 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $77,564 | 5 | $23,000 | Excellent | $33,751 | Manageable |
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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