Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 40.05

$47,451Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,620Median earnings 4 years after
$70,655Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $47,451 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 $19,500, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Hamline University
Saint Paul
$50,007—
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$44,674$21,242
St Olaf College
Northfield
$44,020$24,988

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities make?

The median salary is $47,451 one year after graduation and $70,655 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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