by our College Data Analytics Team
[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their chemistry graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where chemistry graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send chemistry graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Kennesaw State University, our #1 for chemistry graduate salaries in Georgia. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Early-career chemistry graduates from Kennesaw State University make a median of around $68,353 per year.
Augusta University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying chemistry schools. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public institution. Early-career chemistry graduates from Augusta University make a median of around $48,382 per year.
Georgia Southern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in chemistry, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Early-career chemistry graduates from Georgia Southern University make a median of around $65,951 per year.
Georgia State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in chemistry, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public institution. Students who complete the chemistry program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,683.
Emory University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying chemistry schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients from Emory University typically earn about $64,937 annually.
University Of Georgia earned the #6 position for chemistry graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Chemistry graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of about $53,904 a year early in their careers.
Mercer University landed the #7 spot for chemistry salaries this year. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the chemistry program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,151.
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 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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