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Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in Georgia

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

$60,064Median year-4 earnings

$23,511Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Georgia

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

1Emory UniversityAtlanta · $20,000 federal debt$79,034 2Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro · $23,500 federal debt$65,629 3Mercer UniversityMacon · $25,500 federal debt$60,696 4University of North GeorgiaDahlonega · $18,318 federal debt$60,064 5Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw · $23,511 federal debt$56,784 6University of West GeorgiaCarrollton · $26,170 federal debt$53,575 7Georgia State UniversityAtlanta · $27,683 federal debt$53,430

CAREER CONTEXT IN GA

What related occupations pay in Georgia

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

19-2031Chemists

State median wage: $92,750
Middle 50% wage range: $66,310–$121,830
State employment: 1,260
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 5,900

10th–90th percentile: $56,760–$144,870

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $85,300
Middle 50% wage range: $65,530–$119,830
State employment: 500
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $53,570–$168,570

19-4031Chemical Technicians

State median wage: $58,120
Middle 50% wage range: $50,560–$66,070
State employment: 850
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $42,560–$94,070

19-4092Forensic Science Technicians

State median wage: $63,600
Middle 50% wage range: $48,810–$75,390
State employment: 550
Projected growth: +13.3%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $46,490–$89,600

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $104,610
Middle 50% wage range: $79,630–$138,180
State employment: 20,630
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $60,920–$173,060

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $104,340
Middle 50% wage range: $84,120–$136,560
State employment: 9,260
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $67,750–$170,010

25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $101,580
Middle 50% wage range: $77,980–$128,600
State employment: 210
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $63,710–$168,000

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $92,250
Middle 50% wage range: $84,450–$118,060
State employment: 810
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $73,780–$153,630

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Georgia; 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	Emory University	Atlanta	$79,034	$20,000
2	Georgia Southern University	Statesboro	$65,629	$23,500
3	Mercer University	Macon	$60,696	$25,500
4	University of North Georgia	Dahlonega	$60,064	$18,318
5	Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw	$56,784	$23,511
6	University of West Georgia	Carrollton	$53,575	$26,170
7	Georgia State University	Atlanta	$53,430	$27,683

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 Georgia

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,064 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,511 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Georgia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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