Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 40.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$104,095Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $104,095. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $115,386 four years after graduating (middle half: $83,589–$152,460).

Other programs at University of Missouri-Columbia

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$113,591
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree$96,842
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherMaster's degree$96,696
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$87,428
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,400
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$83,243
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$82,820
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$79,894
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral degree$75,094
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$72,886
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$72,300
Public AdministrationGraduate certificate$71,986
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$71,800
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$71,622
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$70,982
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree$70,366
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,950
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,566
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree$67,787
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$65,836

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $104,095 and $104,095 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.