Wayne State University — Detroit, MI

Chemistry

at Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

Moderate Value

Could go either way

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Common Pre-Med/Pre-Pharm Major

Chemistry graduates often continue to professional or doctoral programs. Salary data reflects only immediate workforce entrants.

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $28,106/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $14,773/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $66,836 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$26,794/yr

Starting Salary

$28,106

Finish Rate

56.5%

$26,794/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $14,773/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,021/yr)

4 Years Total

$107,176

Typical Debt

$21,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,744

What You'd Really Pay

$66,836

That's about $242/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$281,060

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$66,836

Salary Boost

+-6%

Ahead After 10 Years

$214,224

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost37.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate8.5/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.