Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,773Median earnings 3 years after
$64,667Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $53,773. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,120 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,307–$84,018).
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley | $45,406 | $26,000 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins | $42,660 | $16,500 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver | $34,417 | $22,449 |
| Fort Lewis College Durango | $34,159 | $15,000 |
Other programs at Colorado School of Mines
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$86,268 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$85,338 - Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,309 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringMaster's degree
$81,719 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,815 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's degree
$79,523 - Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,984 - Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,400 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$74,174 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,145 - Engineering PhysicsBachelor's degree
$72,858 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,301 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,102 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,694 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,318 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$56,529 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$50,398 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from Colorado School of Mines make?
The median salary is $53,773 and $64,667 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.