Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX
$43,940Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,410Median earnings 4 years after
$56,588Median earnings 5 years after
$23,874Median federal debt
30Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at Sam Houston State University earn a median of $43,940 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 $23,874, about 54% of first-year earnings.
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston | $50,717 | $12,500 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $49,462 | $18,488 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $48,783 | $20,532 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $43,383 | $17,794 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $42,897 | $27,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $40,700 | $19,969 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $38,954 | — |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $38,919 | $22,750 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $38,006 | $23,250 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $31,573 | $27,487 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $22,913 | $10,837 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from Sam Houston State University make?
The median salary is $43,940 one year after graduation and $56,588 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,874.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.