Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

CIP 40.05

$91,021Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$148,634Median earnings 4 years after
$107,907Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $91,021 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 Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$85,580—
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$84,652—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $91,021 one year after graduation and $107,907 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.