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Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$73,245Median year-4 earnings

$23,600Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1The College of New JerseyEwing · $27,000 federal debt$90,396 2Rowan UniversityGlassboro · $27,000 federal debt$79,695 3Montclair State UniversityMontclair · $23,600 federal debt$74,401 4Bloomfield College of Montclair State UniversityBloomfield · $23,600 federal debt$74,401 5Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · $23,250 federal debt$73,245 6Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $23,250 federal debt$73,245 7Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · $23,250 federal debt$73,245 8Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch · $27,000 federal debt$66,895

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

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: $207,030
Middle 50% wage range: $169,560–$281,510
State employment: 10,040
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $136,840–$317,420

19-2031Chemists

State median wage: $84,450
Middle 50% wage range: $75,050–$109,470
State employment: 5,280
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 5,900

10th–90th percentile: $60,910–$144,030

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $81,600
Middle 50% wage range: $62,430–$111,000
State employment: 750
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $32,220–$158,820

19-4031Chemical Technicians

State median wage: $58,580
Middle 50% wage range: $51,130–$72,110
State employment: 2,730
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $46,380–$81,390

19-4092Forensic Science Technicians

State median wage: $63,220
Middle 50% wage range: $49,630–$72,430
State employment: 60
Projected growth: +13.3%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $45,550–$84,030

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $140,840
Middle 50% wage range: $107,860–$170,890
State employment: 1,580
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $85,780–$209,850

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $135,280
Middle 50% wage range: $101,970–$167,330
State employment: 6,430
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $80,720–$203,950

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $108,310
Middle 50% wage range: $72,370–$167,020
State employment: 12,010
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $48,380–$207,950

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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	The College of New Jersey	Ewing	$90,396	$27,000
2	Rowan University	Glassboro	$79,695	$27,000
3	Montclair State University	Montclair	$74,401	$23,600
4	Bloomfield College of Montclair State University	Bloomfield	$74,401	$23,600
5	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$73,245	$23,250
6	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$73,245	$23,250
7	Rutgers University-Camden	Camden	$73,245	$23,250
8	Monmouth University	West Long Branch	$66,895	$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 New Jersey

What do Chemistry bachelor's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $73,245 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,600 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The College of New Jersey has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.