Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$74,850Median earnings 5 years after
$22,250Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Wake Forest University earn a median of $74,850. 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 $22,250, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University Greenville | $47,875 | $22,000 |
| 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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$31,449
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from Wake Forest University make?
The median salary is $74,850 and $74,850 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.