Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA
$42,581Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,430Median earnings 4 years after
$72,393Median earnings 5 years after
$26,263Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $42,581 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,120 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,307–$84,018). Median debt is $26,263, about 62% of first-year earnings.
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $59,576 | $11,077 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $50,944 | $14,500 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $50,553 | $12,430 |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $49,382 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $47,197 | $15,805 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $46,131 | $21,250 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $45,310 | $16,050 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $45,076 | $17,377 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $44,944 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $44,874 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $44,140 | — |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $43,766 | $13,000 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $43,603 | $17,999 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $43,294 | $23,333 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $42,358 | $11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from California State University-Sacramento make?
The median salary is $42,581 one year after graduation and $72,393 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,263.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.