# University of Akron Main Campus: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,970
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,661 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,500 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in OH: 6 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (14 colleges, $57,615): +$5,046
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,825

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,661 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,413 | $46,963 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 3.4 years |

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

## Chemistry at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | $72,302 | $23,750 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Ohio State University | $71,559 | $25,225 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $71,252 | not reported | $27,603 | 67% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $65,810 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Cleveland State University | $63,541 | $24,744 | $14,764 | 51% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $62,661 | $27,500 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Bowling Green State University | $60,065 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Wright State University | $55,165 | not reported | $15,415 | 42% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $54,576 | $25,751 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $54,576 | $25,751 | $5,746 | 22% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $78,990 Akron, OH, $85,270 OH, $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 $81,820 Akron, OH, $78,800 OH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $99,780 Akron, OH, $102,630 OH, $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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