U.S. median for this major: $66,486.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 27% 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 $22,859. College Scorecard.
Chemistry at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Chemistry graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State University | $66,724 | $23,000 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 2 | University of South Florida | $59,942 | $16,013 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 3 | Florida International University | $57,788 | $15,750 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | $57,313 | $19,706 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 5 | University of Florida | $56,179 | $14,824 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 6 | University of North Florida | $55,478 | $20,162 | $10,154 | 69% |
19 more Florida 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 South Florida, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of South Florida
- Acceptance rate: 43% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,743
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Florida
- Biology$49,395
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Physics$68,967
- Geology / Earth Science$60,472
University of South Florida Chemistry questions
How much do University of South Florida Chemistry graduates earn?
Chemistry graduates of University of South Florida earn a median $59,942 four years after graduating and $29,399 one year after. The U.S. median for Chemistry graduates across 209 colleges is $66,486.
How much debt do University of South Florida Chemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Chemistry graduates of University of South Florida is $16,013, about 27% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,600.
Where does University of South Florida rank for Chemistry in Florida?
Of 6 Florida colleges reporting Chemistry graduate earnings, University of South Florida ranks 2nd. The highest is Florida State University at $66,724.
What jobs do Chemistry graduates get?
A common career is chemist, with a median wage of $76,830 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 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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