Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · $29,667 federal debt$82,1852Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $24,000 federal debt$78,0523East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg · Debt not reported$73,1464University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · $27,000 federal debt$70,2065University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownJohnstown · $27,000 federal debt$70,2066University of Pittsburgh-GreensburgGreensburg · $27,000 federal debt$70,2067University of Pittsburgh-BradfordBradford · $27,000 federal debt$70,2068Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville · $20,250 federal debt$69,9989Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $27,000 federal debt$65,23010Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend CollegeErie · $27,000 federal debt$65,230
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $137,900
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,960–$219,230
- State employment
- 7,980
- Projected growth
- +8.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,200
25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $95,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $73,730–$103,640
- State employment
- 1,270
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
19-2031Chemists
- State median wage
- $77,090
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,430–$101,550
- State employment
- 6,800
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 5,900
19-4031Chemical Technicians
- State median wage
- $59,420
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,690–$75,150
- State employment
- 2,710
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 7,600
19-4092Forensic Science Technicians
- State median wage
- $61,580
- Middle 50% wage range
- $54,430–$84,530
- State employment
- 360
- Projected growth
- +13.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,800
15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists
- State median wage
- $130,300
- Middle 50% wage range
- $104,640–$150,950
- State employment
- 330
- Projected growth
- +21.8%
- Annual openings
- 2,900
15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other
- State median wage
- $107,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,490–$134,960
- State employment
- 14,580
- Projected growth
- +5.1%
- Annual openings
- 27,000
15-2051Data Scientists
- State median wage
- $106,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,220–$129,160
- State employment
- 13,810
- Projected growth
- +34.6%
- Annual openings
- 24,800
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | $82,185 | $29,667 |
| 2 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $78,052 | $24,000 |
| 3 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg | $73,146 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Johnstown | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Greensburg | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| 7 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford | $70,206 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville | $69,998 | $20,250 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $65,230 | $27,000 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Erie | $65,230 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania Western University | California | $65,224 | Not available |
| 12 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | $63,088 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Chemistry in Pennsylvania
What do Chemistry bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $70,206 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Drexel University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.