Chemistry doctoral degree programs in California
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Stanford UniversityStanford · Debt not reported$170,8982University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Debt not reported$168,3963University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · Debt not reported$136,3334University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$132,5695California Institute of TechnologyPasadena · Debt not reported$119,6266University of California, RiversideRiverside · Debt not reported$118,7897University of California, IrvineIrvine · Debt not reported$117,3958University of California, DavisDavis · Debt not reported$111,674
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Stanford | $170,898 | Not available |
| 2 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | $168,396 | Not available |
| 3 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | $136,333 | Not available |
| 4 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $132,569 | Not available |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | $119,626 | Not available |
| 6 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside | $118,789 | Not available |
| 7 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $117,395 | Not available |
| 8 | University of California, Davis | Davis | $111,674 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Chemistry in California
What do Chemistry doctoral degree graduates earn in California?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $119,626 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Stanford University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.