Chemistry
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Merced · Merced, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemistry at University of California-Merced earn a median of $50,944 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 $14,500, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Chemistry (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $59,576 | $11,077 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $50,553 | $12,430 |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $49,382 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $47,197 | $15,805 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $46,131 | $21,250 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $45,310 | $16,050 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $45,076 | $17,377 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $44,944 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $44,874 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $44,140 | — |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $43,766 | $13,000 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $43,603 | $17,999 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $43,294 | $23,333 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $42,581 | $26,263 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $42,358 | $11,000 |
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$36,140 - Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree
$32,419 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
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$29,152 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
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$50,370
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chemistry graduates from University of California-Merced make?
The median salary is $50,944 one year after graduation and $64,086 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.