U.S. median for this major: $66,486.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,600.
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Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,035. College Scorecard.
Chemistry at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | William & Mary | $78,270 | $19,500 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 2 | George Mason University | $77,681 | $24,250 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 3 | James Madison University | $74,631 | $25,332 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $73,395 | $26,497 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 5 | University of Virginia | $68,174 | $19,425 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $67,439 | $21,872 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 7 | Christopher Newport University | $66,171 | $27,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
29 more Virginia 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 William & Mary, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About William & Mary
- Acceptance rate: 34% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 89% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,490
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
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William & Mary Chemistry questions
How much do William & Mary Chemistry graduates earn?
Chemistry graduates of William & Mary earn a median $78,270 four years after graduating and $35,130 one year after. The U.S. median for Chemistry graduates across 209 colleges is $66,486.
How much debt do William & Mary Chemistry graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Chemistry graduates of William & Mary is $19,500, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,600.
Where does William & Mary rank for Chemistry in Virginia?
Of 7 Virginia colleges reporting Chemistry graduate earnings, William & Mary ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Chemistry graduates get?
A common career is chemist, with a median wage of $81,990 in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC 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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