# University of Memphis: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,881
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,490 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,000 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in TN: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $64,361): -$17,871
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,996

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,490 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 7.0 years |

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

## Chemistry at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $79,736 | $19,500 | $18,976 | 74% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $71,634 | $24,999 | $14,265 | 50% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $57,088 | $20,104 | $14,246 | 58% |
| University of Memphis | $46,490 | $20,000 | $12,397 | 51% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $76,980 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $87,930 TN, $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 $62,230 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $61,860 TN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $102,220 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $100,330 TN, $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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