# University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Chapel Hill, NC. IPEDS 199120, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,516
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,981 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,250 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in NC: 4 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (9 colleges, $63,288): +$1,693
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,505

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,981 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,004 | $8,176 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,918 | $15,985 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,538 | $34,835 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $66,973 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,396 | $99,536 | 3.2 years |

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

## Chemistry at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $76,978 | $20,154 | $17,303 | 85% |
| East Carolina University | $71,445 | $24,250 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $65,982 | $19,935 | $20,109 | 71% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $64,981 | $14,250 | $11,655 | 91% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $63,288 | $25,766 | $10,260 | 44% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $60,978 | $26,000 | $15,435 | 69% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $60,021 | $12,825 | $12,250 | 55% |
| Appalachian State University | $58,329 | $24,949 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Western Carolina University | $51,213 | $20,824 | $13,315 | 60% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $81,580 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $82,620 NC, $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 $57,870 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $106,500 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $119,090 NC, $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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