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Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in North Carolina

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$63,288Median year-4 earnings

$20,824Median federal debt

9Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

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

1North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh · $20,154 federal debt$76,978 2East Carolina UniversityGreenville · $24,250 federal debt$71,445 3University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington · $19,935 federal debt$65,982 4University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · $14,250 federal debt$64,981 5University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · $25,766 federal debt$63,288 6University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte · $26,000 federal debt$60,978 7University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville · $12,825 federal debt$60,021 8Appalachian State UniversityBoone · $24,949 federal debt$58,329 9Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · $20,824 federal debt$51,213

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

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: $173,870
Middle 50% wage range: $134,460–$216,510
State employment: 6,010
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $101,810–$305,970

19-2031Chemists

State median wage: $82,620
Middle 50% wage range: $66,760–$106,240
State employment: 4,530
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 5,900

10th–90th percentile: $58,170–$132,020

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,620
Middle 50% wage range: $62,050–$103,790
State employment: 900
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $52,190–$134,210

19-4031Chemical Technicians

State median wage: $59,030
Middle 50% wage range: $47,710–$74,990
State employment: 2,660
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $45,280–$83,110

19-4092Forensic Science Technicians

State median wage: $59,240
Middle 50% wage range: $49,690–$66,110
State employment: 520
Projected growth: +13.3%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $45,950–$81,760

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $128,370
Middle 50% wage range: $108,010–$162,910
State employment: 600
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,410–$182,050

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $119,090
Middle 50% wage range: $82,440–$147,540
State employment: 11,430
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $65,970–$172,830

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $104,850
Middle 50% wage range: $71,970–$140,920
State employment: 15,090
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,190–$175,660

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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	North Carolina State University at Raleigh	Raleigh	$76,978	$20,154
2	East Carolina University	Greenville	$71,445	$24,250
3	University of North Carolina Wilmington	Wilmington	$65,982	$19,935
4	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	$64,981	$14,250
5	University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Pembroke	$63,288	$25,766
6	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	Charlotte	$60,978	$26,000
7	University of North Carolina Asheville	Asheville	$60,021	$12,825
8	Appalachian State University	Boone	$58,329	$24,949
9	Western Carolina University	Cullowhee	$51,213	$20,824

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 North Carolina

What do Chemistry bachelor's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,288 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,824 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. North Carolina State University at Raleigh has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.