U.S. median for this major: $66,486.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,600.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,171. College Scorecard.
University of Cincinnati Chemistry: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Chemistry nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Cincinnati's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,974 | $80,883 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $18,092 | $81,414 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $22,492 | $101,214 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $27,596 | $124,182 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $29,616 | $133,272 | 3.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Chemistry graduates 4 years after graduating ($72,302) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $36,864 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Chemistry at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Chemistry graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cincinnati | $72,302 | $23,750 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 2 | Ohio State University | $71,559 | $25,225 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 3 | Baldwin Wallace University | $71,252 | — | $27,603 | 67% |
| 4 | Kent State University at Kent | $65,810 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| 5 | Cleveland State University | $63,541 | $24,744 | $14,764 | 51% |
| 6 | University of Akron Main Campus | $62,661 | $27,500 | $13,946 | 52% |
| 7 | Bowling Green State University | $60,065 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| 8 | Wright State University | $55,165 | — | $15,415 | 42% |
| 9 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $3,925 | 21% |
| 10 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,755 | 14% |
| 11 | Ohio University-Southern Campusbachelor's & associate | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,993 | 21% |
| 12 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campusbachelor's & associate | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,650 | 14% |
| 13 | Ohio University | $54,576 | $25,751 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 14 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,746 | 22% |
38 more Ohio colleges offer Chemistry but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Chemistry graduates
Chemist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Cincinnati, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Cincinnati
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,810
- Full cost breakdown · all 97 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Cincinnati
- Biology$57,443
- Biochemistry—
- Physics—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Astronomy and Astrophysics—
University of Cincinnati Chemistry questions
How much do University of Cincinnati Chemistry graduates earn?
Chemistry graduates of University of Cincinnati earn a median $72,302 four years after graduating and $47,387 one year after. The U.S. median for Chemistry graduates across 209 colleges is $66,486.
How much debt do University of Cincinnati Chemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Chemistry graduates of University of Cincinnati is $23,750, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,600.
Is University of Cincinnati a good school for Chemistry in Ohio?
On pay, Chemistry graduates of University of Cincinnati earn $72,302 four years out, $14,687 above the median for the same major across 14 Ohio colleges ($57,615) and $5,816 above the U.S. median ($66,486). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Cincinnati rank for Chemistry in Ohio?
Of 14 Ohio colleges reporting Chemistry graduate earnings, University of Cincinnati ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Chemistry graduates get?
A common career is chemist, with a median wage of $96,170 in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area and $91,240 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and data scientists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Cincinnati Chemistry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/majors/chemistry (College Scorecard and BLS data).