Chemistry

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 40.05

$47,071Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,978Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $47,071 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 $16,500, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Carolina University
Greenville
$47,875$22,000
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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $47,071 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

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