Chemistry at Washington and Lee University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Chemistry bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (36 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $39,090* | — | $24,994* | — |
| George Mason University | $50,304* | $46,864 | $24,250* | 0.48 |
| James Madison University | $45,799* | — | $25,332* | 0.55 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $45,513* | $51,790 | $26,497* | 0.58 |
| Christopher Newport University | $39,245* | $51,693 | $27,000* | 0.69 |
| Radford University | $39,090* | — | $26,000* | 0.67 |
| National Median | $42,581* | — | $24,000* | 0.56 |
Other Chemistry Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Fairfax | $13,815 | $50,304 | $24,250 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $13,576 | $45,799 | $25,332 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $15,478 | $45,513 | $26,497 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $16,351 | $39,245 | $27,000 |
| Radford University Radford | $12,286 | $39,090 | $26,000 |
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 Washington and Lee University, approximately 11% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.