# University of North Alabama: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Florence, AL. IPEDS 101879, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-alabama/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,497
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,885 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,830 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,399

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,885 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,741 | $43,542 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,127 | $45,268 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,665 | $52,143 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,903 | $62,146 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $14,866 | $66,451 | 1.6 years |

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

## Chemistry at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Alabama | $72,885 | $24,830 | $12,170 | 55% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $60,318 | $26,000 | $18,749 | 64% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $97,830 AL, $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 $62,080 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $61,990 AL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $103,120 AL, $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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