Chemistry

Doctoral degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 40.05

$70,826Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,619Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $70,826 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 North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$106,676—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $70,826 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.