Chemistry at Wright State University-Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Chemistry bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (53 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $43,349* | $59,354 | $25,751* | — |
| Cleveland State University | $48,147* | $55,195 | $24,744* | 0.51 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $47,387* | $62,319 | $23,750* | 0.50 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $44,970* | — | $27,500* | 0.61 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $43,840* | $55,512 | $26,000* | 0.59 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $43,349* | $55,606 | $25,751* | 0.59 |
| National Median | $42,581* | — | $24,000* | 0.56 |
Other Chemistry Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $12,613 | $48,147 | $24,744 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $13,570 | $47,387 | $23,750 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $12,799 | $44,970 | $27,500 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $14,081 | $43,840 | $26,000 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $6,178 | $43,349 | $25,751 |
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 Wright State University-Main Campus, approximately 33% 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 13 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.