Chemistry graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn $65,591 median salary, below the national average for this program. Median debt: $21,500.
Chemistry at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan • Bachelor's
What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Chemistry at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
This page combines two federal data products: IPEDS institutional characteristics for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and the College Scorecard field-of-study (FOS) file for Chemistry at the bachelor's credential level. The FOS file is keyed by CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) code, which means earnings and debt figures here reflect only graduates of this specific program – not the school as a whole. IPEDS reports 25 completers in the most recent cohort for this program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the denominator behind the median earnings figure.
Median graduate earnings of $65,591 represent Treasury-derived wages, deferred compensation, and positive self-employment earnings four years after program completion for federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled. Compared to the national mean of $66,702 across all institutions offering Chemistry, graduates here earn below the national average for this program. Across all programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the mean median-earnings figure is $97,219, providing internal context for whether this specific field out-earns other options at the same institution.
Debt signals complete the ROI picture. The median cumulative federal loan debt for Chemistry graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $21,500, which translates to roughly $179 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. The descriptive debt-to-earnings ratio is 0.33: reported annual earnings exceed cumulative debt. This is a PlainCollege comparison, not a federal gainful-employment verdict. Program-level debt and four-year post-completion earnings come from the Department of Education’s College Scorecard field-of-study snapshot retrieved in March 2026.
Earnings Comparison
Program Details
Debt & ROI
Chemistry at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | $93,122 | $27,000 |
| The College of New Jersey | $90,396 | $25,611 |
| Northeastern University | $88,364 | $21,641 |
| New York University | $86,197 | $24,125 |
| University of Connecticut | $84,609 | $25,818 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $84,609 | $25,818 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $84,609 | $25,818 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $84,609 | $25,818 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $84,609 | $25,818 |
| University of Delaware | $84,428 | $24,597 |
Other Programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $246,366 | - |
| Law | $224,391 | $132,524 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $218,762 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $206,293 | $56,932 |
| Dentistry | $176,961 | $224,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $172,904 | $19,475 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $162,114 | $19,230 |
| Systems Engineering | $152,353 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | $147,335 | - |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $145,758 | - |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Field of Study file. Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion, drawn from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid applicants. Institutional characteristics come from IPEDS. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.
PlainCollege's Scorecard snapshots, retrieved March–July 2026, contain 6,243 postsecondary institutions and 70,827 school-and-program earnings records.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.