Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 40.05

$65,530Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$113,129Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Michigan State University earn a median of $65,530 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
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$110,158—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $65,530 one year after graduation.

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