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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying chemistry schools.
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Below are the schools whose chemistry graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in chemistry, no school beat University Of Arizona this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. After graduating, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Arizona typically earn about $104,826 annually.
Northern Arizona University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying chemistry schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Chemistry graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of about $66,140 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Arizona State University one of the highest-paying schools for chemistry. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Early-career chemistry graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $55,428 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Arizona State University Skysong earned it the #4 place for chemistry. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Early-career chemistry graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $55,428 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their chemistry graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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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