Chemistry
Doctoral degree · University of California-Riverside · Riverside, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$118,789Median earnings 4 years after
$90,970Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of California-Riverside earn a median of $118,789. 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
| College | Earnings (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-Irvine Irvine | $83,436 | — |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $71,322 | — |
Other programs at University of California-Riverside
- Materials EngineeringDoctoral degree
$111,998 - Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree
$102,364 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$81,034 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$76,090 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,245 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$67,270 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,430 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,049 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$62,554 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$61,342 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$61,108 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$59,309 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$55,862 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,213 - Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's degree
$43,086 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$40,275 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$39,934 - Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$39,867 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,676 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$37,496
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from University of California-Riverside make?
The median salary is $118,789 and $90,970 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.