Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

CIP 40.05

$81,045Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,387Median earnings 4 years after
$102,739Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Florida State University earn a median of $81,045 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 Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Florida
Gainesville
$83,359—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Florida State University make?

The median salary is $81,045 one year after graduation and $102,739 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.