# University of Missouri-Columbia: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,279
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,884 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (3 colleges, $60,950): +$934
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,602

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,884 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 4.3 years |

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

## Chemistry at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $61,884 | $20,500 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $60,950 | $24,821 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $56,984 | $23,750 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $87,000 Columbia, MO, $82,800 MO, $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 $58,720 Columbia, MO, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $80,980 Columbia, MO, $97,090 MO, $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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