Chemistry at University at Buffalo

Doctoral Degree

Location: Buffalo, NY•In-State Tuition: $10,782•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,572•Admission Rate: 69%•Avg SAT: 1298
Median Earnings (1yr)
$85,467
51st percentile (60th in NY)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University at Buffalo graduates compare to all programs nationally

University at Buffalo graduates earn $85k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all chemistry doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Chemistry doctoral's programs at peer institutions in New York (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University at Buffalo$85,467$85,113——
National Median$85,131———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University at Buffalo, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.