# Wichita State University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,740
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,475 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$989

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,475 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,734 | $43,414 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | 2.6 years |

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

## Chemistry at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | $67,475 | $26,000 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $96,040 Wichita, KS, $82,820 KS, $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 $61,840 Wichita, KS, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $94,680 Wichita, KS, $98,130 KS, $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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