Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 40.05

$85,467Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$109,414Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University at Buffalo earn a median of $85,467 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).

Other programs at University at Buffalo

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$143,056
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$97,835
DentistryFirst professional degree$82,420
Industrial EngineeringMaster's degree$81,118
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$80,163
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$79,813
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$78,621
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$77,986
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,753
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,205
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$72,283
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$70,264
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,716
Real Estate DevelopmentMaster's degree$68,347
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,873
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$67,809
Chemical EngineeringMaster's degree$67,692
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$67,200
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree$66,090
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$65,094

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $85,467 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.