Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 40.05

$42,482Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,687Median earnings 4 years after
$58,028Median earnings 5 years after
$20,743Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $42,482 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,120 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,307–$84,018). Median debt is $20,743, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$47,213$19,500
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$42,889$17,000
Ball State University
Muncie
$42,677$25,000
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$40,612$23,000
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
$37,526$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $42,482 one year after graduation and $58,028 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,743.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.