Wisconsin · Chemistry

Best Chemistry institutions in Wisconsin, 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
23
offering CIP 40.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
379
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$48,886
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,627
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Chemists
$78,100
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,6592564%$23,250
2University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,386856%$26,000
3University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater Public · Bachelor's degree
$48,903859%$25,250
4University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison Public · Bachelor's degree
$48,88617890%$26,043
5Carthage College
Kenosha Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,188664%$22,844$27,000
6University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,7711649%

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
1,990
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$78,100
median $75,020
Best-paying metro
$86,250
Sheboygan, WI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Chemistry programs in Wisconsin.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire tops the list at $50,659. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Chemists earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Chemists in Wisconsin is $78,100 (median $75,020), across about 1,990 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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