Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Yale University · New Haven, CT

CIP 40.05

$65,336Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$125,373Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Yale University earn a median of $65,336 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).

Other programs at Yale University

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$192,686
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$152,801
LawDoctoral degree$139,244
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$133,293
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$124,979
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$113,472
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$102,040
EconomicsBachelor's degree$82,617
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree$75,985
MedicineDoctoral degree$75,823
Engineering ScienceBachelor's degree$73,378
Public HealthMaster's degree$72,627
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyMaster's degree$65,244
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree$61,133
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyMaster's degree$58,008
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree$57,466
Area StudiesBachelor's degree$55,618
HistoryBachelor's degree$54,700
Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree$47,874
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree$45,769

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Yale University make?

The median salary is $65,336 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.