Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA

CIP 40.05

$83,436Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$117,395Median earnings 4 years after
$117,065Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of California-Irvine earn a median of $83,436 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,386 four years after graduating (middle half: $83,589–$152,460).

Chemistry (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$108,154—
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$93,148—
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$85,864—
University of California-Davis
Davis
$71,322—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of California-Irvine make?

The median salary is $83,436 one year after graduation and $117,065 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.