Best Chemistry Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$546,311
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,056
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northeastern University
Grad rate: 90.8% |
MA | +$825,474 | $91,409 | $81,353 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Oregon
Grad rate: 72.5% |
OR | +$737,808 | $82,154 | $32,636 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Grad rate: 72.5% |
NC | +$418,654 | $65,524 | $25,913 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of California-San Diego
Grad rate: 87.7% |
CA | +$203,310 | $55,798 | $36,325 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Chemistry Degrees by State
Browse Chemistry programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.