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

Dahlonega, GA. IPEDS 482680, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-georgia/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,064 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,318 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in GA: 4 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (7 colleges, $60,064): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,422

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,064 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,981 | $30,577 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $7,261 | $31,803 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,118 | $44,317 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $12,059 | $52,818 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $13,481 | $59,047 | 2.2 years |

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

## Chemistry at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $79,034 | $20,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Georgia Southern University | $65,629 | $23,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Mercer University | $60,696 | $25,500 | $23,847 | 70% |
| University of North Georgia | $60,064 | $18,318 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Kennesaw State University | $56,784 | $23,511 | $15,048 | 52% |
| University of West Georgia | $53,575 | $26,170 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Georgia State University | $53,430 | $27,683 | $15,931 | 53% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $97,930 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $92,750 GA, $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 $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $108,940 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $104,340 GA, $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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