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Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 23 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

23Programs reporting earnings
$70,741Median year-4 earnings
$15,805Median federal debt
20Programs reporting debt
OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $11,172 federal debt$82,3862California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge · Debt not reported$79,8783University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $16,100 federal debt$77,2494University of California, IrvineIrvine · $13,276 federal debt$74,8105University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · $15,805 federal debt$74,7136San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $17,499 federal debt$74,6767California State University, SacramentoSacramento · $27,749 federal debt$74,4308California State University, StanislausTurlock · Debt not reported$73,3929University of California, DavisDavis · $14,000 federal debt$73,36510University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $14,137 federal debt$72,220
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers
State median wage
$210,230
Middle 50% wage range
$167,630–$304,380
State employment
14,950
Projected growth
+8.2%
Annual openings
9,200
10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050
25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
State median wage
$132,960
Middle 50% wage range
$102,980–$188,810
State employment
1,650
Projected growth
+2.3%
Annual openings
1,700
10th–90th percentile: $78,450–$278,510
19-2031Chemists
State median wage
$97,860
Middle 50% wage range
$76,340–$127,790
State employment
9,820
Projected growth
+6.4%
Annual openings
5,900
10th–90th percentile: $60,930–$164,150
19-4031Chemical Technicians
State median wage
$59,510
Middle 50% wage range
$49,810–$73,680
State employment
6,800
Projected growth
+4.9%
Annual openings
7,600
10th–90th percentile: $44,070–$88,900
19-4092Forensic Science Technicians
State median wage
$102,100
Middle 50% wage range
$80,810–$132,810
State employment
2,800
Projected growth
+13.3%
Annual openings
2,800
10th–90th percentile: $64,650–$148,090
15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists
State median wage
$159,100
Middle 50% wage range
$112,170–$213,630
State employment
8,440
Projected growth
+21.8%
Annual openings
2,900
10th–90th percentile: $88,920–$275,320
15-2051Data Scientists
State median wage
$141,590
Middle 50% wage range
$103,360–$186,820
State employment
39,310
Projected growth
+34.6%
Annual openings
24,800
10th–90th percentile: $77,480–$224,920
25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
State median wage
$139,420
Middle 50% wage range
$105,810–$213,730
State employment
1,130
Projected growth
+2.4%
Annual openings
1,100
10th–90th percentile: $80,060–$292,150

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley$82,386$11,172
2California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge$79,878Not available
3University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla$77,249$16,100
4University of California, IrvineIrvine$74,810$13,276
5University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara$74,713$15,805
6San Diego State UniversitySan Diego$74,676$17,499
7California State University, SacramentoSacramento$74,430$27,749
8California State University, StanislausTurlock$73,392Not available
9University of California, DavisDavis$73,365$14,000
10University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles$72,220$14,137
11University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz$71,348$15,000
12California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona$70,741$23,750
13California State University, Long BeachLong Beach$67,818$15,680
14California State University, FullertonFullerton$64,857$18,675
15University of California, RiversideRiverside$64,131$21,750
16California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo$63,882$15,259
17California State University, San BernardinoSan Bernardino$63,496$16,553
18California State University, Channel IslandsCamarillo$58,498$21,375
19University of California, MercedMerced$56,888$15,000
20University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$54,966Not available
21California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles$51,747$11,000
22California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata$50,579$24,000
23California State University, FresnoFresno$45,522$17,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Chemistry in California

What do Chemistry bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 23 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $70,741 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $15,805 among the 20 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Berkeley has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.