Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

CIP 40.05

$78,947Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $78,947 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 New Jersey schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Rutgers University-Newark Newark	$78,947	—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick make?

The median salary is $78,947 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.