Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO

CIP 40.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,360Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$45,279$19,500
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$41,166$20,517
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$39,725$20,803
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
$39,478$24,715

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,360.

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