Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,926Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,677Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $68,926. 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 $24,677, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $52,645 | $26,824 |
| University at Albany Albany | $48,276 | $21,250 |
| New York University New York | $37,249 | $24,125 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $35,284 | $22,783 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $35,115 | $19,500 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $34,239 | — |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $31,815 | — |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $31,685 | $21,490 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $29,340 | $9,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $28,372 | $15,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $68,926.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,677.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.