Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

CIP 40.05

$83,359Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$100,761Median earnings 4 years after

$135,069Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of Florida earn a median of $83,359 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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Florida State University Tallahassee	$81,045	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Florida make?

The median salary is $83,359 one year after graduation and $135,069 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.