Chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas

UT Dallas chemistry graduates earn nearly $49,000 in their first year—a strong showing that beats the national median by 15% and places this program in the 89th percentile nationally. That's impressive performance from a university with a 65% admission rate. Within Texas, the picture is more nuanced: UT Dallas sits comfortably in the middle of the pack (60th percentile), trailing only University of Houston and Texas A&M among major public universities but still outperforming flagship UT Austin by more than $5,000.

The debt load of $20,747 translates to a manageable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates could reasonably pay this off within two years of aggressive repayment. This comes in below both the national and state median debt for chemistry programs, which helps offset the fact that chemistry isn't typically a high-earning bachelor's degree compared to engineering or computer science.

The caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. Still, for a student interested in chemistry who wants strong earning potential without the competition of a highly selective program, UT Dallas offers solid value—especially for Texas residents paying in-state tuition. Just know you're getting middle-tier performance for the state, not the absolute top.