# Southern Connecticut State University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

New Haven, CT. IPEDS 130493, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-connecticut-state-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,767
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,838 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,500 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in CT: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (7 colleges, $84,609): -$11,771
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,352

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,838 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,736 | $78,925 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,729 | $83,344 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,437 | $86,495 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,532 | $100,267 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $27,809 | $123,750 | 3.5 years |

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

## Chemistry at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $84,609 | $26,158 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $84,609 | $26,158 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $84,609 | $26,158 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $84,609 | $26,158 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $84,609 | $26,158 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $72,838 | $28,500 | $20,857 | 50% |
| University of New Haven | $72,013 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $97,610 New Haven, CT, $98,140 CT, $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 $79,800 New Haven, CT, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $121,880 New Haven, CT, $126,340 CT, $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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