# James Madison University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,799
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,631 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,332 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in VA: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Chemistry at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | $78,270 | $19,500 | $19,096 | 89% |
| George Mason University | $77,681 | $24,250 | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $74,631 | $25,332 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $73,395 | $26,497 | $24,953 | 86% |
| University of Virginia | $68,174 | $19,425 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $67,439 | $21,872 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Christopher Newport University | $66,171 | $27,000 | $23,015 | 72% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $96,650 VA, $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 $78,300 Harrisonburg, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $79,560 Harrisonburg, VA, $126,430 VA, $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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