Puerto Rico · Chemistry

Best Chemistry institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
13
offering CIP 40.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
183
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
$16,465
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$10,334
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Chemists
$78,560
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
Humacao Public · Bachelor's degree
$22,7431547%
2University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez Public · Bachelor's degree
$16,4654849%$9,500

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
810
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$78,560
median $76,450
Best-paying metro
$82,300
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

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$61,920 avg · 390 jobs
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$87,330 avg · 210 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Chemistry programs in Puerto Rico.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Puerto Rico - Humacao tops the list at $22,743. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Chemists earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Chemists in Puerto Rico is $78,560 (median $76,450), across about 810 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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