# University of Central Arkansas: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Conway, AR. IPEDS 106704, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,946
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,755 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,125 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in AR: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (3 colleges, $55,467): -$1,712
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,731

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,755 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,656 | $62,874 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,988 | $60,009 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,203 | $69,511 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,318 | $87,164 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,157 | $86,474 | 4.0 years |

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

## Chemistry at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $66,817 | not reported | $10,574 | 38% |
| University of Arkansas | $55,467 | $24,875 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $53,755 | $21,125 | $16,511 | 54% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $57,970 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $75,570 AR, $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 $60,480 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $59,660 AR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $103,510 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $109,390 AR, $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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