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Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in Connecticut

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$84,609Median year-4 earnings

$26,158Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Connecticut

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

1University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford · $26,158 federal debt$84,609 2University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford · $26,158 federal debt$84,609 3University of Connecticut-Avery PointGroton · $26,158 federal debt$84,609 4University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusWaterbury · $26,158 federal debt$84,609 5University of ConnecticutStorrs · $26,158 federal debt$84,609 6Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven · $28,500 federal debt$72,838 7University of New HavenWest Haven · $27,000 federal debt$72,013

CAREER CONTEXT IN CT

What related occupations pay in Connecticut

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: $210,670
Middle 50% wage range: $170,560–$259,720
State employment: 1,190
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $136,750–$315,560

19-2031Chemists

State median wage: $98,140
Middle 50% wage range: $78,500–$126,730
State employment: 1,170
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 5,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,230–$144,740

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,820
Middle 50% wage range: $70,860–$109,450
State employment: 350
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $63,180–$160,060

19-4031Chemical Technicians

State median wage: $57,310
Middle 50% wage range: $48,980–$70,920
State employment: 510
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $41,040–$81,630

19-4092Forensic Science Technicians

State median wage: $85,910
Middle 50% wage range: $66,150–$104,800
State employment: 120
Projected growth: +13.3%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $41,500–$111,560

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $131,650
Middle 50% wage range: $131,650–$131,650
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $129,690–$131,650

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $127,720
Middle 50% wage range: $88,980–$150,440
State employment: 3,100
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $60,720–$181,830

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $126,340
Middle 50% wage range: $94,480–$163,210
State employment: 1,760
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $75,700–$204,680

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Connecticut; 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	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus	Hartford	$84,609	$26,158
2	University of Connecticut-Stamford	Stamford	$84,609	$26,158
3	University of Connecticut-Avery Point	Groton	$84,609	$26,158
4	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus	Waterbury	$84,609	$26,158
5	University of Connecticut	Storrs	$84,609	$26,158
6	Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven	$72,838	$28,500
7	University of New Haven	West Haven	$72,013	$27,000

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 Connecticut

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $84,609 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,158 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Connecticut colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.