# Montclair State University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Montclair, NJ. IPEDS 185590, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montclair-state-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,389
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,401 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,600 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in NJ: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (8 colleges, $73,823): +$578
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,915

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,401 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,880 | $47,219 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,532 | $50,049 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,388 | $71,124 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,058 | $95,732 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,573 | $110,987 | 2.9 years |

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

## Chemistry at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of New Jersey | $90,396 | $27,000 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Rowan University | $79,695 | $27,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $74,401 | $23,600 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $74,401 | $23,600 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $73,245 | $23,250 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $73,245 | $23,250 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $73,245 | $23,250 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Monmouth University | $66,895 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $85,150 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $84,450 NJ, $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 $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $135,980 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $135,280 NJ, $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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