# University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: Chemistry (bachelor's)

North Dartmouth, MA. IPEDS 167987, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,043 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,500 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in MA: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (8 colleges, $79,665): -$622
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,557

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,043 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,976 | $69,336 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,042 | $69,622 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,530 | $76,080 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,273 | $96,665 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,147 | $122,158 | 3.1 years |

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

## Chemistry at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | $93,122 | $27,000 | $38,782 | 87% |
| Northeastern University | $88,364 | $24,500 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Salem State University | $81,266 | $27,000 | $15,996 | 50% |
| Bridgewater State University | $80,287 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $79,043 | $27,500 | $20,927 | 52% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $78,373 | not reported | $22,383 | 83% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $74,568 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Williams College | $51,050 | $12,000 | $17,716 | 94% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $100,730 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $125,000 MA, $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 $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $95,260 MA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $102,440 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $131,750 MA, $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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