Chemistry

Master's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA

CIP 40.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$63,139Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

60Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Chemistry at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $63,139. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,937 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,941–$109,811).

Other programs at University of California-San Diego

Computer ScienceMaster's degree$148,262
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$146,806
Engineering, OtherMaster's degree$142,225
Education, GeneralDoctoral degree$122,372
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree$121,264
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree$117,115
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$112,996
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$112,006
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$111,009
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree$109,337
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree$100,166
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$98,870
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$98,377
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$96,256
ChemistryDoctoral degree$93,148
Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$89,651
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$89,543
PhysicsDoctoral degree$89,022
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,687
Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree$80,294

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $63,139 and $63,139 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.