Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 40.05

$72,394Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,618Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $72,394 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 Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$85,131—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $72,394 one year after graduation.

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