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Chemistry bachelor's degree programs in Virginia

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

$73,395Median year-4 earnings

$24,250Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1William & MaryWilliamsburg · $19,500 federal debt$78,270 2George Mason UniversityFairfax · $24,250 federal debt$77,681 3James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · $25,332 federal debt$74,631 4Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg · $26,497 federal debt$73,395 5University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · $19,425 federal debt$68,174 6Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · $21,872 federal debt$67,439 7Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News · $27,000 federal debt$66,171

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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: $150,570
Middle 50% wage range: $110,300–$185,220
State employment: 1,470
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $84,080–$212,620

19-2031Chemists

State median wage: $96,650
Middle 50% wage range: $65,980–$136,660
State employment: 1,640
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 5,900

10th–90th percentile: $52,870–$166,230

25-1052Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $80,330
Middle 50% wage range: $62,660–$106,500
State employment: 760
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $52,540–$139,460

19-4031Chemical Technicians

State median wage: $51,850
Middle 50% wage range: $41,460–$65,460
State employment: 1,370
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $34,390–$80,680

19-4092Forensic Science Technicians

State median wage: $68,900
Middle 50% wage range: $52,970–$99,330
State employment: 770
Projected growth: +13.3%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $49,390–$125,740

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $157,390
Middle 50% wage range: $124,780–$207,480
State employment: 3,590
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $96,300–$230,630

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $139,030
Middle 50% wage range: $108,160–$165,320
State employment: 17,000
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $77,130–$185,950

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $126,430
Middle 50% wage range: $97,390–$165,610
State employment: 8,920
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $76,420–$207,890

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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	William & Mary	Williamsburg	$78,270	$19,500
2	George Mason University	Fairfax	$77,681	$24,250
3	James Madison University	Harrisonburg	$74,631	$25,332
4	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Blacksburg	$73,395	$26,497
5	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville	$68,174	$19,425
6	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond	$67,439	$21,872
7	Christopher Newport University	Newport News	$66,171	$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 Virginia

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $73,395 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,250 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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