Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · Temple University · Philadelphia, PA
$42,022Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,052Median earnings 4 years after
$72,121Median earnings 5 years after
$23,952Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Temple University earn a median of $42,022 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 $23,952, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $50,524 | $18,250 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $49,215 | $29,667 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $47,009 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $47,009 | $27,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $44,137 | — |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $43,571 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $43,571 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg | $43,571 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford | $43,571 | $27,000 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia | $39,914 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $36,597 | $27,000 |
| La Roche University Pittsburgh | $34,906 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from Temple University make?
The median salary is $42,022 one year after graduation and $72,121 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,952.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.