Chemistry

Doctoral degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

CIP 40.05

$100,906Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$135,654Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $100,906 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 The University of Texas at Austin make?

The median salary is $100,906 one year after graduation and $135,654 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.