Chemistry at University of Connecticut-Stamford

UConn-Stamford's chemistry program produces graduates who earn significantly more than the typical chemistry major—beating the national median by $10,000 in the first year and landing in the 95th percentile nationally. While the 60th percentile ranking within Connecticut might seem less impressive at first glance, context matters: Connecticut chemistry programs cluster at the top of the national range, with UConn's various campuses all reporting identical strong outcomes. At $26,158 in debt against $52,216 in starting salary, graduates face a manageable 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio, well below concerning thresholds.

The trajectory looks solid—earnings jump 25% to $65,230 by year four, suggesting this degree opens doors beyond entry-level lab positions. For a program at a regional campus with an 80% admission rate serving many Pell-eligible students, these outcomes punch above weight. The moderate sample size means some year-to-year variation is possible, but the data indicates consistent performance across UConn's system.

Your child would graduate with debt slightly above the national chemistry median but with earnings that more than compensate. The investment math works: strong starting salaries, reasonable debt levels, and meaningful wage growth. This is exactly what you want from a STEM degree at a public university.