by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their chemistry graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the early-career earnings of their chemistry graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send chemistry graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin La Crosse the top school for chemistry graduate earnings in Wisconsin. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse typically earn about $69,147 annually.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the highest-paying schools for chemistry. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school located in the city of Madison. Students who complete the chemistry program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,896.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned it the #3 place for chemistry. Located in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. Chemistry graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of about $58,557 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying chemistry schools. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. Early-career chemistry graduates from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater make a median of around $70,214 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville produces some of the highest-paid graduates in chemistry, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public school located in the town of Platteville. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Platteville typically earn about $63,564 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #6 for chemistry graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. Chemistry graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of about $60,104 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for chemistry. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school located in the city of Milwaukee. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee typically earn about $63,792 annually.
Carthage College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying chemistry schools. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. Chemistry graduates of Carthage College earn a median of about $45,188 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries chemistry graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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