Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,373Median earnings 4 years after
$85,801Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
37Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $56,636. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,120 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,307–$84,018).
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston | $62,511 | $21,641 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $55,376 | $27,000 |
| Salem State University Salem | $49,439 | $25,750 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $47,313 | $27,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $46,641 | $25,484 |
| Williams College Williamstown | $40,840 | $12,000 |
| Boston University Boston | $39,157 | $25,990 |
Other programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$128,746 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$127,228 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$104,610 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$101,532 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$89,327 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$88,554 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$81,452 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,414 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$78,593 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$78,003 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,972 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$72,570 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,514 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,554 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,757 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$68,920 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,574 - Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$64,939 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$64,664 - Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyMaster's degree
$64,546
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst make?
The median salary is $56,636 and $85,801 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.