Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 40.05

$110,158Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$125,069Median earnings 4 years after
$115,612Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $110,158 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 Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$65,530—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $110,158 one year after graduation and $115,612 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.