Pennsylvania · Chemistry

Best Chemistry institutions in Pennsylvania, ranked by earnings

The Chemistry program focuses on the scientific study of matter, including its composition, structure, properties, and behavior. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of chemical reactions…

Institutions
77
offering CIP 40.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
883
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$43,571
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,111
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Chemists
$76,790
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,524958%$20,250
2Drexel University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$49,2152878%$36,004$29,667
3University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Bradford Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,571348%$27,000
4University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg
Greensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,571440%$27,000
5University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,5718985%$27,000
6Temple University
Philadelphia Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,0224975%$24,000
7Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,914979%$34,418
8Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,597566%$27,000
9La Roche University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,906457%$20,380$25,956

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Chemists (SOC 19-2031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.9%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~6,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$84,150
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingMathematics

What Chemists earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
9,070
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$76,790
median $63,450
Best-paying metro
$97,840
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Chemistry programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Chemistry program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Millersville University of Pennsylvania tops the list at $50,524. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Chemists earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Chemists in Pennsylvania is $76,790 (median $63,450), across about 9,070 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Chemistry program?+

The Chemistry program focuses on the scientific study of matter, including its composition, structure, properties, and behavior. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of chemical reactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Chemists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.9% growth with around 6,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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