Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1College of the Holy CrossWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$93,1222Northeastern UniversityBoston · $24,500 federal debt$88,3643Salem State UniversitySalem · $27,000 federal debt$81,2664Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater · $27,000 federal debt$80,2875University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth · $27,500 federal debt$79,0436University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · Debt not reported$78,3737University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · $27,000 federal debt$74,5688Williams CollegeWilliamstown · $12,000 federal debt$51,050
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
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
- $267,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $214,550–$321,770
- State employment
- 10,590
- Projected growth
- +8.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,200
19-2031Chemists
- State median wage
- $125,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $85,830–$164,760
- State employment
- 3,430
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 5,900
25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $108,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,930–$168,200
- State employment
- 820
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
19-4031Chemical Technicians
- State median wage
- $67,570
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,010–$81,880
- State employment
- 1,780
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 7,600
19-4092Forensic Science Technicians
- State median wage
- $79,320
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,650–$97,360
- State employment
- 290
- Projected growth
- +13.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,800
15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists
- State median wage
- $170,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $119,950–$214,110
- State employment
- 1,760
- Projected growth
- +21.8%
- Annual openings
- 2,900
15-2051Data Scientists
- State median wage
- $131,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $101,940–$166,180
- State employment
- 9,420
- Projected growth
- +34.6%
- Annual openings
- 24,800
25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $111,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,650–$167,490
- State employment
- 680
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | $93,122 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Northeastern University | Boston | $88,364 | $24,500 |
| 3 | Salem State University | Salem | $81,266 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $80,287 | $27,000 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | $79,043 | $27,500 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $78,373 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | $74,568 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Williams College | Williamstown | $51,050 | $12,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Chemistry in Massachusetts
What do Chemistry bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $79,043 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. College of the Holy Cross has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.