# University of Florida: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Gainesville, FL. IPEDS 134130, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-florida/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,418
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,179 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,824 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in FL: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Chemistry at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | $66,724 | $23,000 | $11,297 | 86% |
| University of South Florida | $59,942 | $16,013 | $9,812 | 77% |
| Florida International University | $57,788 | $15,750 | $9,288 | 74% |
| University of Central Florida | $57,313 | $19,706 | $10,411 | 78% |
| University of Florida | $56,179 | $14,824 | $6,541 | 91% |
| University of North Florida | $55,478 | $20,162 | $10,154 | 69% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $96,110 Gainesville, FL, $82,740 FL, $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 $58,730 Gainesville, FL, $60,410 FL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $109,800 Gainesville, FL, $115,820 FL, $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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