Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 40.05

$85,131Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$139,296Median earnings 4 years after
$108,051Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $85,131 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
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$72,394—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $85,131 one year after graduation and $108,051 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.