# Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO. IPEDS 126818, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,660
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,615 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,062 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (5 colleges, $65,414): +$6,201
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,129

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,615 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,259 | $57,677 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $62,901 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,905 | $69,187 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,927 | $95,382 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $29,763 | $129,469 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Chemistry at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $76,759 | $29,318 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $71,615 | $19,062 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $65,414 | $26,626 | $17,760 | 51% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $64,964 | $22,365 | $11,900 | 46% |
| Fort Lewis College | $51,332 | $15,417 | $17,296 | 36% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $83,340 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $101,980 CO, $91,240 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $78,760 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $72,900 CO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $111,310 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $117,400 CO, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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