# Wayne State University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 172644, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,813
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,079 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,590 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in MI: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $65,787): -$2,708
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,407

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,079 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,090 | $50,127 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,721 | $48,459 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,068 | $54,547 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $14,828 | $67,023 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,862 | $89,776 | 3.0 years |

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

## Chemistry at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | $70,611 | $25,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $67,767 | $22,300 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Michigan State University | $65,983 | $28,481 | $19,680 | 81% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $65,591 | $21,500 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Kalamazoo College | $63,824 | $27,000 | $19,072 | 76% |
| Wayne State University | $63,079 | $21,590 | $12,766 | 58% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $85,770 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $97,440 MI, $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 $77,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $103,330 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $100,590 MI, $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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