Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

CIP 40.05

$47,875Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,445Median earnings 4 years after
$67,259Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at East Carolina University earn a median of $47,875 one year after completing the program. 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 $22,000, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$47,071$16,500
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$44,473$16,400
Appalachian State University
Boone
$40,488$23,894
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
$36,891$12,825
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$35,579$25,105
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$35,482$21,500
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$32,516$14,000
Duke University
Durham
$29,748$8,207
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$26,513$19,618

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $47,875 one year after graduation and $67,259 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

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