Chemistry at University of Indianapolis

University of Indianapolis chemistry graduates earn about $40,600 in their first year—trailing the Indiana median by roughly $2,000 and sitting in the 40th percentile statewide. When nearby Purdue chemistry grads start around $47,000 and even Ball State hits $42,600, that gap matters for a family comparing options. The debt load of $23,214 is reasonable, yielding a manageable 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio, but you're paying comparable amounts for below-average outcomes within Indiana.

The critical caveat here is sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. Chemistry programs typically feed into graduate school or specialized industry roles where career trajectories vary widely, so this snapshot may not reflect the full picture. That said, when four other Indiana schools with larger programs consistently produce higher starting salaries, the pattern deserves attention.

For an anxious parent, the math suggests this: your child would likely graduate with manageable debt, but they'd be starting their career earning less than most Indiana chemistry graduates. Unless UIndy offers specific research opportunities, professor relationships, or graduate school placement advantages that justify the earnings gap, flagship state universities appear to deliver better return on investment for this field.