Chemistry

Doctoral degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

CIP 40.05

$93,474Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$123,152Median earnings 4 years after

$124,512Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $93,474 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemistry graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $93,474 one year after graduation and $124,512 after five years.

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