Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems at the interface of chemical engineering and biology, with an emphasis at the molecular level, such as biopharmaceutical processes, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, gene therapy, biomaterials, cell and tissue engineering, and drug delivery. Includes instruction in chemical engineering, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, biochemistry, momentum and heat transfer, cellular and molecular biotechnology, process design, and chemical reactor design.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control. Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $83,435
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 6.52%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $33,126/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $24,583/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $33,384/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $27,070/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $33,239/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $25,675/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.


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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.


Overall Salary Value: $83,435

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Virginia ($122,930) in the Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($112,942).

Alaska nonmetropolitan area $112,942
Fairbanks, AK $77,910
$107,937
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($122,256).

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $107,960
Decatur, AL $111,212
Huntsville, AL $122,256
Mobile, AL $104,632
Montgomery, AL $90,463
Tuscaloosa, AL $99,004
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $97,773
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $98,615
Auburn-Opelika, AL $61,050
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $56,605
Dothan, AL $65,855
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $62,650
Gadsden, AL $52,015
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $54,330
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $78,967
$96,351
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($89,318).

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $82,777
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $85,943
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $88,850
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $89,318
Fort Smith, AR-OK $52,615
Hot Springs, AR $53,940
Jonesboro, AR $56,735
Pine Bluff, AR $59,980
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $64,763
$74,855
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($95,313).

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $95,313
Tucson, AZ $88,615
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $60,860
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $77,813
Prescott, AZ $63,228
Yuma, AZ $68,433
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $76,761
$76,889
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($131,892).

Chico, CA $111,978
El Centro, CA $107,164
Fresno, CA $102,756
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,653
Modesto, CA $113,642
Napa, CA $101,768
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $123,891
Redding, CA $109,912
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $105,123
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $114,339
Salinas, CA $127,644
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $121,934
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $124,417
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $108,910
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $127,136
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $120,379
Santa Rosa, CA $119,904
Stockton-Lodi, CA $106,052
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $122,004
Visalia-Porterville, CA $104,398
Yuba City, CA $113,682
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $103,136
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $128,060
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,788
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,892
$114,025
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($154,940).

Colorado Springs, CO $124,218
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $114,352
Fort Collins, CO $154,940
Greeley, CO $115,478
Pueblo, CO $117,580
$119,506
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($131,528).

Danbury, CT $112,414
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $99,597
New Haven, CT $103,269
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $131,528
Waterbury, CT $119,930
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $118,200
$111,708
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($140,140).

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $140,140
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $85,602
Gainesville, FL $86,724
Jacksonville, FL $101,526
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $81,614
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $92,588
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $106,492
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $83,722
Ocala, FL $99,132
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $106,099
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $123,852
Panama City, FL $120,050
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $104,738
Port St. Lucie, FL $81,124
Tallahassee, FL $82,628
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $97,884
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $117,810
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $78,918
$96,731
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Savannah, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($125,098).

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $118,043
Columbus, GA-AL $106,675
Gainesville, GA $91,268
Macon, GA $76,616
Savannah, GA $125,098
Warner Robins, GA $110,665
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $86,341
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $88,575
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $87,460
Athens-Clarke County, GA $74,880
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $93,569
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $79,217
Brunswick, GA $62,050
Dalton, GA $45,980
Hinesville, GA $33,140
Rome, GA $52,520
Valdosta, GA $46,630
$92,078
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($103,344).

Urban Honolulu, HI $103,344
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,560
$99,952
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($103,130).

Cedar Rapids, IA $85,414
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $96,460
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $91,072
Dubuque, IA $80,190
Iowa City, IA $79,026
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $103,130
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $88,370
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $74,312
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $86,433
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $91,727
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $81,659
$85,724
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($111,057).

Coeur d'Alene, ID $82,290
Pocatello, ID $87,085
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $77,245
Idaho Falls, ID $111,057
Lewiston, ID-WA $52,465
Twin Falls, ID $55,285
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $58,225
$87,588
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Kankakee, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($144,480).

Champaign-Urbana, IL $128,470
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $108,028
Decatur, IL $144,200
Kankakee, IL $144,480
Rockford, IL $116,366
Springfield, IL $141,740
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,470
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $95,042
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $110,050
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $127,840
Peoria, IL $87,010
$112,976
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($113,850).

Elkhart-Goshen, IN $62,154
Evansville, IN-KY $70,486
Fort Wayne, IN $102,456
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $90,030
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $113,850
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,442
Terre Haute, IN $77,786
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $74,360
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $67,706
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $72,336
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $79,006
$78,687
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($92,763).

Manhattan, KS $90,305
Topeka, KS $92,763
Wichita, KS $83,950
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $69,502
$80,097
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($107,619).

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $84,873
Lexington-Fayette, KY $98,000
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $85,745
Owensboro, KY $99,651
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $107,619
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $104,371
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $96,893
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,470
$96,450
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($112,923).

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $85,548
Lafayette, LA $92,767
Lake Charles, LA $94,208
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $112,923
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $103,168
Baton Rouge, LA $90,073
Hammond, LA $59,697
Monroe, LA $79,408
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $86,705
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $98,758
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $76,358
$90,068
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($136,010).

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $127,502
Leominster-Gardner, MA $127,690
Pittsfield, MA $136,010
Springfield, MA-CT $98,415
Worcester, MA-CT $96,784
$109,711
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($145,365).

California-Lexington Park, MD $145,365
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $107,456
Salisbury, MD-DE $116,727
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $99,677
Cumberland, MD-WV $56,590
$120,236
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($93,601).

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $81,310
Portland-South Portland, ME $91,292
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $93,601
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $64,717
$87,460
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Monroe, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($123,173).

Battle Creek, MI $119,190
Bay City, MI $122,877
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $97,882
Flint, MI $95,371
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $81,848
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $88,804
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $88,843
Monroe, MI $123,173
Muskegon, MI $104,117
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,852
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $85,431
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,567
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,264
Jackson, MI $80,721
Saginaw, MI $82,400
Midland, MI $105,860
$88,232
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($154,500).

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $124,650
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $114,012
Rochester, MN $126,070
St. Cloud, MN $154,500
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $96,600
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,984
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $94,060
$101,891
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Springfield, MO metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($154,260).

Kansas City, MO-KS $98,752
St. Louis, MO-IL $90,078
Springfield, MO $154,260
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $104,686
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $119,360
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,680
$101,290
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($100,092).

Jackson, MS $85,703
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $80,424
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $82,983
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $100,092
Hattiesburg, MS $57,235
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,036
$68,405
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($87,330).

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $87,330
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $83,792
Great Falls, MT $66,690
Missoula, MT $59,220
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $78,336
$79,667
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Wilmington, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($137,810).

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $98,472
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $105,341
Fayetteville, NC $108,272
Greensboro-High Point, NC $94,914
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $107,440
New Bern, NC $111,032
Raleigh, NC $101,598
Wilmington, NC $137,810
Winston-Salem, NC $134,860
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $79,960
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $108,170
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $69,470
$102,259
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($94,184).

Fargo, ND-MN $73,571
Grand Forks, ND-MN $92,088
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $94,184
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $71,271
$83,279
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($96,980).

Lincoln, NE $81,350
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $95,107
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $96,980
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,262
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,280
$89,645
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($102,632).

Manchester, NH $102,362
Portsmouth, NH-ME $102,632
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $86,192
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $87,960
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $53,790
$89,057
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($110,270).

Trenton, NJ $110,270
Ocean City, NJ $62,235
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $69,165
$87,985
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($121,236).

Las Cruces, NM $99,968
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $106,555
Farmington, NM $58,070
Santa Fe, NM $58,540
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $121,236
$102,773
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($102,997).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $96,035
Reno, NV $89,329
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $102,997
$96,145
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

Binghamton, NY metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($164,960).

Binghamton, NY $164,960
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $97,365
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $123,532
Rochester, NY $103,078
Syracuse, NY $109,253
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $78,352
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $126,840
Ithaca, NY $123,350
Utica-Rome, NY $94,436
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $94,270
$105,387
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Dayton, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($122,842).

Canton-Massillon, OH $91,008
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $94,527
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $103,888
Columbus, OH $95,501
Dayton, OH $122,842
Lima, OH $89,452
Mansfield, OH $77,844
Toledo, OH $99,853
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $93,660
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,452
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $87,552
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $101,501
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $109,482
$96,318
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($118,110).

Oklahoma City, OK $118,110
Tulsa, OK $82,520
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $104,577
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,472
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $87,311
Lawton, OK $75,210
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $82,850
$90,333
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($105,690).

Corvallis, OR $98,150
Eugene, OR $87,818
Medford, OR $85,258
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,806
Salem, OR $90,974
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $94,664
Bend-Redmond, OR $105,690
$94,739
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($144,900).

Altoona, PA $119,000
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $93,472
Erie, PA $77,874
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $100,806
Johnstown, PA $125,940
Lancaster, PA $93,924
Lebanon, PA $121,280
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $111,992
Pittsburgh, PA $106,356
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $92,282
State College, PA $101,556
Williamsport, PA $144,900
York-Hanover, PA $96,088
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $73,734
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $84,910
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,054
Reading, PA $88,480
$96,194
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($98,487).

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $98,487
Ponce, PR $73,137
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $64,503
Arecibo, PR $39,760
Guayama, PR $56,640
Mayaguez, PR $40,220
San German, PR $52,160
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $46,750
$66,206
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($108,007).

Columbia, SC $99,695
Florence, SC $103,317
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $107,018
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $92,367
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $108,007
Spartanburg, SC $96,860
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $103,068
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $89,103
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $95,407
Sumter, SC $45,540
$99,802
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($85,198).

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $85,198
Sioux Falls, SD $60,110
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,847
$70,624
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Johnson City, TN metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($129,420).

Jackson, TN $111,184
Johnson City, TN $129,420
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $106,578
Knoxville, TN $94,094
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $98,194
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $83,700
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $72,624
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $101,916
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $66,290
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $83,894
Clarksville, TN-KY $97,320
Morristown, TN $59,970
$89,797
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Odessa, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($159,310).

Austin-Round Rock, TX $112,058
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $131,705
College Station-Bryan, TX $84,726
Corpus Christi, TX $100,953
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $114,102
El Paso, TX $100,116
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $136,518
Killeen-Temple, TX $124,356
Longview, TX $144,390
Midland, TX $134,722
Odessa, TX $159,310
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $118,922
Tyler, TX $150,260
Waco, TX $113,312
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $111,352
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $93,040
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $112,796
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $142,940
Sherman-Denison, TX $110,200
Victoria, TX $107,180
Wichita Falls, TX $114,500
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $98,280
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,220
$113,421
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($106,542).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $106,542
Provo-Orem, UT $86,492
Salt Lake City, UT $90,286
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $74,022
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $90,440
St. George, UT $80,410
$87,997
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($163,260).

Charlottesville, VA $137,660
Harrisonburg, VA $138,150
Lynchburg, VA $137,688
Richmond, VA $112,384
Roanoke, VA $100,172
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $116,140
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $111,953
Winchester, VA-WV $142,680
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $111,190
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $147,560
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $135,426
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $163,260
$122,930
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($82,974).

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $82,974
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $80,832
$81,903
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($137,020).

Eau Claire, WI $105,190
Green Bay, WI $113,430
Janesville-Beloit, WI $137,020
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $122,860
Madison, WI $95,466
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $92,349
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $115,410
Racine, WI $120,950
Sheboygan, WI $119,400
Wausau, WI $127,170
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $108,148
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $118,620
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $95,246
Fond du Lac, WI $96,250
$105,232
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($115,715).

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $77,235
Morgantown, WV $115,715
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $108,783
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $92,003
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $99,875
Wheeling, WV-OH $105,301
Charleston, WV $42,820
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $42,540
$97,130
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($97,743).

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $97,743
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $95,013
Cheyenne, WY $61,870
$89,476

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $102,573

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Maryland ($134,103) in the California-Lexington Park, MD metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($118,122) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Alaska nonmetropolitan area $118,122
Fairbanks, AK $89,060
$103,591
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($128,430) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $126,183
Decatur, AL $125,843
Huntsville, AL $128,430
Mobile, AL $118,620
Montgomery, AL $103,633
Tuscaloosa, AL $110,228
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $114,043
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $114,510
Auburn-Opelika, AL $64,770
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $67,540
Dothan, AL $85,850
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $72,910
Gadsden, AL $56,530
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $60,820
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $95,390
$96,353
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)

South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($105,057) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $87,898
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $100,010
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $103,970
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $105,057
Fort Smith, AR-OK $62,340
Hot Springs, AR $60,580
Jonesboro, AR $72,570
Pine Bluff, AR $76,720
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $67,211
$81,817
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($102,282) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $102,282
Tucson, AZ $94,306
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $63,560
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $81,390
Prescott, AZ $65,700
Yuma, AZ $71,850
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $80,780
$79,981
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)

Salinas, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($131,123) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA $114,235
El Centro, CA $108,738
Fresno, CA $105,290
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $119,671
Modesto, CA $114,115
Napa, CA $106,418
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,261
Redding, CA $112,825
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $108,060
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $116,261
Salinas, CA $131,123
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $122,602
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $127,540
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $112,463
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,248
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $121,191
Santa Rosa, CA $121,898
Stockton-Lodi, CA $109,750
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $124,600
Visalia-Porterville, CA $106,040
Yuba City, CA $116,528
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,898
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $128,060
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,663
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,588
$116,282
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($154,940) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Colorado Springs, CO $125,062
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $117,230
Fort Collins, CO $154,940
Greeley, CO $118,435
Pueblo, CO $117,580
$126,649
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($133,840) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Danbury, CT $114,705
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $101,197
New Haven, CT $104,718
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $133,840
Waterbury, CT $119,930
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $118,200
$115,432
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($140,140) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $140,140
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $86,188
Gainesville, FL $88,665
Jacksonville, FL $103,338
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $83,863
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,905
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $110,905
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $86,583
Ocala, FL $101,218
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $108,767
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $125,375
Panama City, FL $120,408
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $106,775
Port St. Lucie, FL $84,125
Tallahassee, FL $84,368
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $99,379
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $117,810
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $81,048
$101,325
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)

Savannah, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($150,310) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $125,070
Columbus, GA-AL $113,728
Gainesville, GA $96,080
Macon, GA $84,665
Savannah, GA $150,310
Warner Robins, GA $118,815
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $91,233
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $94,443
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $93,895
Athens-Clarke County, GA $77,070
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $98,900
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $83,600
Brunswick, GA N/A
Dalton, GA N/A
Hinesville, GA N/A
Rome, GA N/A
Valdosta, GA N/A
$102,317
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($108,328) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI $108,328
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $100,386
$104,357
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($131,370) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cedar Rapids, IA $93,040
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $103,345
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,468
Dubuque, IA $100,000
Iowa City, IA $81,190
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $131,370
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $106,760
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $78,850
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $109,990
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $116,570
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $87,808
$100,581
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($119,028) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $98,917
Pocatello, ID $99,430
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $88,610
Idaho Falls, ID $119,028
Lewiston, ID-WA $65,480
Twin Falls, ID $72,150
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $67,470
$87,298
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)

Kankakee, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($144,480) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Champaign-Urbana, IL $128,470
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $109,973
Decatur, IL $144,200
Kankakee, IL $144,480
Rockford, IL $116,175
Springfield, IL $141,740
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,470
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $96,590
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $110,050
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $127,840
Peoria, IL $87,010
$120,363
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)

Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($113,850) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Elkhart-Goshen, IN $65,018
Evansville, IN-KY $73,465
Fort Wayne, IN $103,458
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $91,930
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $113,850
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $85,303
Terre Haute, IN $78,310
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $77,749
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $69,765
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $74,827
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $79,816
$83,044
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($108,093) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $101,810
Topeka, KS $108,093
Wichita, KS $89,501
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $73,999
$93,351
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)

Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($114,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $96,763
Lexington-Fayette, KY $114,260
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $90,152
Owensboro, KY $105,000
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $112,553
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $108,376
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $99,804
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,390
$97,287
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($114,702) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $85,990
Lafayette, LA $94,789
Lake Charles, LA $97,542
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $114,702
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $103,801
Baton Rouge, LA $89,926
Hammond, LA $59,773
Monroe, LA $79,087
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $86,691
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $97,649
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $76,237
$89,653
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)

Pittsfield, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($136,010) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $129,650
Leominster-Gardner, MA $127,690
Pittsfield, MA $136,010
Springfield, MA-CT $97,228
Worcester, MA-CT $100,038
$118,123
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($154,800) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

California-Lexington Park, MD $154,800
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $114,293
Salisbury, MD-DE $143,540
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $123,780
Cumberland, MD-WV N/A
$134,103
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($101,500) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $91,740
Portland-South Portland, ME $101,500
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $97,688
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $76,880
$91,952
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)

Monroe, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($123,173) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Battle Creek, MI $119,190
Bay City, MI $122,877
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $99,760
Flint, MI $96,256
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $83,041
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $88,434
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $89,597
Monroe, MI $123,173
Muskegon, MI $104,117
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,554
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $86,456
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,769
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,935
Jackson, MI $80,901
Saginaw, MI $82,400
Midland, MI $105,860
$94,707
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)

St. Cloud, MN metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($154,500) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $124,650
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,268
Rochester, MN $126,070
St. Cloud, MN $154,500
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $98,380
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $85,380
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $96,193
$114,491
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)

Springfield, MO metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($154,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $100,915
St. Louis, MO-IL $93,270
Springfield, MO $154,260
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $105,770
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $119,360
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,680
$112,376
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)

Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($115,225) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Jackson, MS $99,810
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $89,990
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $97,017
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $115,225
Hattiesburg, MS $70,780
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,821
$84,941
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($87,330) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $87,330
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $84,196
Great Falls, MT $66,690
Missoula, MT $59,220
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $77,860
$75,059
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)

Wilmington, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($137,810) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,608
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $107,077
Fayetteville, NC $110,060
Greensboro-High Point, NC $97,396
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $108,818
New Bern, NC $112,178
Raleigh, NC $103,061
Wilmington, NC $137,810
Winston-Salem, NC $134,860
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $82,540
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $123,947
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
$110,941
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($99,550) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $78,799
Grand Forks, ND-MN $98,454
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $99,550
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,077
$87,720
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)

Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($96,980) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lincoln, NE $82,758
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $95,904
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $96,980
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,790
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,280
$86,942
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)

Manchester, NH metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($115,800) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $115,800
Portsmouth, NH-ME $115,445
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,355
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $92,500
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $61,000
$96,020
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($126,250) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Trenton, NJ $126,250
Ocean City, NJ $76,390
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $78,860
$93,833
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($131,040) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Cruces, NM $104,591
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $113,268
Farmington, NM $66,270
Santa Fe, NM $66,060
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $131,040
$96,246
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($110,153) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $110,153
Reno, NV $95,056
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $107,650
$104,286
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)

Binghamton, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($164,960) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Binghamton, NY $164,960
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $99,340
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $125,211
Rochester, NY $104,161
Syracuse, NY $111,364
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $82,078
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $126,840
Ithaca, NY $123,350
Utica-Rome, NY $93,210
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $94,270
$112,478
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)

Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($123,133) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Canton-Massillon, OH $93,533
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $96,522
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $105,292
Columbus, OH $97,245
Dayton, OH $123,133
Lima, OH $91,995
Mansfield, OH $80,715
Toledo, OH $102,193
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $96,558
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $81,408
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $89,138
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $102,377
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $110,360
$97,728
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)

Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($118,110) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Oklahoma City, OK $118,110
Tulsa, OK $86,326
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $104,577
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $94,123
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $87,660
Lawton, OK $75,210
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $82,850
$92,694
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)

Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($105,690) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR $100,878
Eugene, OR $89,438
Medford, OR $87,025
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,170
Salem, OR $92,915
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $96,028
Bend-Redmond, OR $105,690
$96,735
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Williamsport, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($144,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Altoona, PA $119,000
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $97,170
Erie, PA $80,105
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $103,360
Johnstown, PA $125,940
Lancaster, PA $96,280
Lebanon, PA $121,280
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $115,489
Pittsburgh, PA $107,883
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $95,385
State College, PA $103,000
Williamsport, PA $144,900
York-Hanover, PA $97,448
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $76,393
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $87,378
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $99,673
Reading, PA $88,480
$103,480
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($98,487) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $98,487
Ponce, PR $73,137
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $67,136
Arecibo, PR $39,760
Guayama, PR $56,640
Mayaguez, PR $40,220
San German, PR $52,160
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $46,750
$59,286
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($141,070) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $105,570
Florence, SC $133,640
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $112,924
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $115,540
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $141,070
Spartanburg, SC $112,057
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,440
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $111,150
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $121,960
Sumter, SC N/A
$119,595
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($95,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $95,900
Sioux Falls, SD $68,750
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $66,260
$76,970
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)

Johnson City, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($129,420) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Jackson, TN $111,090
Johnson City, TN $129,420
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $109,440
Knoxville, TN $95,800
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $100,032
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,582
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $74,993
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $103,603
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $67,640
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $86,860
Clarksville, TN-KY $97,320
Morristown, TN $59,970
$93,479
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)

Odessa, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($159,310) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Austin-Round Rock, TX $115,048
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,782
College Station-Bryan, TX $80,934
Corpus Christi, TX $105,104
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $116,815
El Paso, TX $101,485
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $140,812
Killeen-Temple, TX $125,295
Longview, TX $144,390
Midland, TX $136,420
Odessa, TX $159,310
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $119,391
Tyler, TX $150,260
Waco, TX $114,348
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $112,801
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $99,224
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $115,180
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $142,940
Sherman-Denison, TX $110,200
Victoria, TX $107,180
Wichita Falls, TX $114,500
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $98,280
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,220
$118,431
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($107,958) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $107,958
Provo-Orem, UT $88,898
Salt Lake City, UT $91,139
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $75,975
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $90,440
St. George, UT $80,410
$89,136
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)

Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($163,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA $137,660
Harrisonburg, VA $138,150
Lynchburg, VA $138,680
Richmond, VA $113,723
Roanoke, VA $100,893
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $116,140
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $116,973
Winchester, VA-WV $142,680
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $111,190
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $147,560
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $136,040
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $163,260
$130,246
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($88,507) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $88,507
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $84,056
$86,281
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)

Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($137,020) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Eau Claire, WI $105,190
Green Bay, WI $113,430
Janesville-Beloit, WI $137,020
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $122,860
Madison, WI $97,777
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $94,016
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $115,410
Racine, WI $121,375
Sheboygan, WI $119,400
Wausau, WI $127,170
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $109,570
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $118,620
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $96,678
Fond du Lac, WI $96,250
$112,483
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($138,460) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $83,560
Morgantown, WV $123,998
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $138,460
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $116,760
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,408
Wheeling, WV-OH $112,510
Charleston, WV N/A
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV N/A
$114,116
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($114,703) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $114,703
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $110,833
Cheyenne, WY $72,230
$99,256

Master's

Average Salary Median: $91,991

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is Maryland ($129,845) in the California-Lexington Park, MD metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($118,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Alaska nonmetropolitan area $118,620
Fairbanks, AK N/A
$118,620
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($127,380) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL N/A
Decatur, AL N/A
Huntsville, AL $127,380
Mobile, AL N/A
Montgomery, AL N/A
Tuscaloosa, AL N/A
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Auburn-Opelika, AL N/A
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL N/A
Dothan, AL N/A
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL N/A
Gadsden, AL N/A
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
$127,380
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($76,720) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $76,720
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Fort Smith, AR-OK N/A
Hot Springs, AR N/A
Jonesboro, AR N/A
Pine Bluff, AR N/A
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $67,210
$71,965
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($91,040) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $91,040
Tucson, AZ $84,250
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $63,560
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $81,390
Prescott, AZ $65,700
Yuma, AZ $71,850
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $80,780
$76,939
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($137,110) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA $102,950
El Centro, CA $100,870
Fresno, CA $92,620
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,070
Modesto, CA $111,750
Napa, CA $83,170
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $117,040
Redding, CA $98,260
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $96,850
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $106,400
Salinas, CA $113,730
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $114,700
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $113,360
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $94,700
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $118,690
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $116,320
Santa Rosa, CA $111,930
Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,260
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $111,620
Visalia-Porterville, CA $97,830
Yuba City, CA $102,300
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,090
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,290
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,110
$104,705
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)

Colorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($120,420) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Colorado Springs, CO $120,420
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $110,020
Fort Collins, CO N/A
Greeley, CO $103,650
Pueblo, CO $117,580
$112,918
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($122,280) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Danbury, CT $103,250
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $92,400
New Haven, CT $100,510
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $122,280
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$104,610
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)

Panama City, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($118,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $83,260
Gainesville, FL $78,960
Jacksonville, FL $94,280
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $72,620
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $83,320
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $88,840
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $72,280
Ocala, FL $90,790
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $97,390
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $117,760
Panama City, FL $118,620
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $96,590
Port St. Lucie, FL $69,120
Tallahassee, FL $75,670
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $90,410
South Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $70,400
$87,519
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($121,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $121,820
Columbus, GA-AL $108,020
Gainesville, GA $91,770
Macon, GA $61,190
Savannah, GA N/A
Warner Robins, GA $112,570
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $83,450
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $84,660
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $83,070
Athens-Clarke County, GA $77,070
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $98,900
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $83,600
Brunswick, GA N/A
Dalton, GA N/A
Hinesville, GA N/A
Rome, GA N/A
Valdosta, GA N/A
$91,465
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($105,060) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI $105,060
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $100,750
$102,905
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($94,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cedar Rapids, IA $76,720
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $94,650
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $87,910
Dubuque, IA N/A
Iowa City, IA $70,370
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD N/A
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA N/A
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $70,550
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,270
$79,578
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($118,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID N/A
Pocatello, ID N/A
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area N/A
Idaho Falls, ID $118,610
Lewiston, ID-WA N/A
Twin Falls, ID N/A
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area N/A
$118,610
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)

Rockford, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($117,130) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Champaign-Urbana, IL N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $100,250
Decatur, IL N/A
Kankakee, IL N/A
Rockford, IL $117,130
Springfield, IL N/A
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $88,850
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
Peoria, IL N/A
$102,077
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)

Fort Wayne, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($98,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Elkhart-Goshen, IN $50,700
Evansville, IN-KY $58,570
Fort Wayne, IN $98,450
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $80,530
Michigan City-La Porte, IN N/A
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $71,000
Terre Haute, IN $69,180
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $59,110
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $59,470
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,130
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $76,170
$68,431
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($78,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS N/A
Topeka, KS N/A
Wichita, KS $78,820
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $61,770
$70,295
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)

West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($114,980) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $82,320
Owensboro, KY $101,260
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $114,980
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $113,800
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $105,280
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
$103,528
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($104,030) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $83,560
Lafayette, LA $83,670
Lake Charles, LA $77,540
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $104,030
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $100,320
Baton Rouge, LA $90,590
Hammond, LA $59,430
Monroe, LA $80,530
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $86,760
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $102,640
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $76,780
$85,986
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($118,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $118,910
Leominster-Gardner, MA N/A
Pittsfield, MA N/A
Springfield, MA-CT $86,770
Worcester, MA-CT $82,140
$95,940
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($153,200) for a master's degree in this area of study.

California-Lexington Park, MD $153,200
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $106,490
Salisbury, MD-DE N/A
Maryland nonmetropolitan area N/A
Cumberland, MD-WV N/A
$129,845
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($96,810) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME N/A
Portland-South Portland, ME N/A
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $96,810
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area N/A
$96,810
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)

Flint, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($91,390) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Battle Creek, MI N/A
Bay City, MI N/A
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $88,490
Flint, MI $91,390
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $70,860
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $80,310
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $85,450
Monroe, MI N/A
Muskegon, MI N/A
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,290
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,820
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,660
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,910
Jackson, MI $80,090
Saginaw, MI N/A
Midland, MI N/A
$77,927
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($104,990) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $104,990
Rochester, MN N/A
St. Cloud, MN N/A
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $89,480
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $73,400
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $85,530
$88,350
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)

Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($100,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $90,100
St. Louis, MO-IL $79,460
Springfield, MO N/A
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,350
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,680
$92,648
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)

Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($31,220) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Jackson, MS N/A
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hattiesburg, MS N/A
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $31,220
$31,220
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)

East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($81,770) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area N/A
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $81,770
Great Falls, MT N/A
Missoula, MT N/A
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $80,240
$81,005
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)

New Bern, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($106,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $89,210
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $97,530
Fayetteville, NC $101,120
Greensboro-High Point, NC $85,530
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $101,930
New Bern, NC $106,450
Raleigh, NC $92,210
Wilmington, NC N/A
Winston-Salem, NC N/A
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $69,640
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
$92,953
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($93,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $61,220
Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,290
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $93,260
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $73,920
$78,173
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)

South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($91,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lincoln, NE $74,310
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $91,120
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $91,620
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
$85,683
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($83,200) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH N/A
Portsmouth, NH-ME N/A
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $83,200
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
$83,200
New Jersey N/A
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($131,040) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Cruces, NM $100,340
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,820
Farmington, NM N/A
Santa Fe, NM N/A
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $131,040
$113,067
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($106,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV N/A
Reno, NV $85,770
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $106,450
$96,110
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)

Ithaca, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($123,350) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Binghamton, NY N/A
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $87,490
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $115,240
Rochester, NY $96,270
Syracuse, NY $99,750
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $63,450
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Ithaca, NY $123,350
Utica-Rome, NY $93,210
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $94,270
$96,629
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)

Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($121,530) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Canton-Massillon, OH $80,910
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $85,550
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $96,870
Columbus, OH $86,780
Dayton, OH $121,530
Lima, OH $79,280
Mansfield, OH $66,360
Toledo, OH $94,340
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $82,070
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,630
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $81,210
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $97,120
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $105,970
$88,432
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)

Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($85,740) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Oklahoma City, OK N/A
Tulsa, OK $63,490
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $85,040
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $85,740
Lawton, OK N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
$78,090
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)

Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($105,690) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR $87,240
Eugene, OR $81,340
Medford, OR $78,190
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,350
Salem, OR $83,210
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $89,210
Bend-Redmond, OR $105,690
$88,319
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($101,760) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Altoona, PA N/A
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $78,680
Erie, PA $68,950
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $90,590
Johnstown, PA N/A
Lancaster, PA $84,500
Lebanon, PA N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,760
Pittsburgh, PA $98,720
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $79,870
State College, PA $95,780
Williamsport, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA $89,970
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,100
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,040
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $86,580
Reading, PA $88,480
$84,771
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($61,580) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR N/A
Ponce, PR N/A
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $61,580
Arecibo, PR N/A
Guayama, PR N/A
Mayaguez, PR N/A
San German, PR N/A
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area N/A
$61,580
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($111,220) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $100,350
Florence, SC N/A
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $111,220
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC N/A
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC N/A
Spartanburg, SC N/A
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Sumter, SC N/A
$105,785
South Dakota N/A
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)

Jackson, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($111,560) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Jackson, TN $111,560
Johnson City, TN N/A
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $95,130
Knoxville, TN $87,270
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $89,920
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,290
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $63,150
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $95,170
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $60,890
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $72,030
Clarksville, TN-KY $97,320
Morristown, TN $59,970
$82,427
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($142,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Austin-Round Rock, TX $100,100
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $126,860
College Station-Bryan, TX $71,100
Corpus Christi, TX $82,270
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $109,340
El Paso, TX $94,640
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $137,090
Killeen-Temple, TX $120,600
Longview, TX N/A
Midland, TX $127,080
Odessa, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $116,810
Tyler, TX N/A
Waco, TX $109,170
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $104,830
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,050
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $100,420
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $142,940
Sherman-Denison, TX $110,200
Victoria, TX $107,180
Wichita Falls, TX $114,500
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $98,280
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,220
$106,734
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($100,880) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $100,880
Provo-Orem, UT $76,870
Salt Lake City, UT $86,450
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $66,210
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
St. George, UT $80,410
$82,164
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)

Lynchburg, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($133,720) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA N/A
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Lynchburg, VA $133,720
Richmond, VA $107,030
Roanoke, VA $97,290
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $116,120
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $132,970
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$117,426
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($79,900) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $74,180
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $79,900
$77,040
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)

Racine, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($119,250) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Eau Claire, WI N/A
Green Bay, WI N/A
Janesville-Beloit, WI N/A
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN N/A
Madison, WI $85,070
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $84,850
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI N/A
Racine, WI $119,250
Sheboygan, WI N/A
Wausau, WI N/A
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $102,460
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,520
Fond du Lac, WI $96,250
$96,233
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($118,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $68,290
Morgantown, WV $118,620
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH N/A
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,550
Wheeling, WV-OH $112,510
Charleston, WV N/A
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV N/A
$97,243
Wyoming N/A

Doctorate

Average Salary Median: $55,742

The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is Massachusetts ($131,200) in the Springfield, MA-CT metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,960
Fairbanks, AK $66,760
$60,860
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)

Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($57,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $53,290
Decatur, AL $52,690
Huntsville, AL $50,270
Mobile, AL $48,680
Montgomery, AL $50,950
Tuscaloosa, AL $54,110
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $48,960
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,930
Auburn-Opelika, AL $57,330
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $45,670
Dothan, AL $45,860
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $52,390
Gadsden, AL $47,500
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $47,840
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $46,120
$50,173
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,800) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $48,800
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,740
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,490
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,100
Fort Smith, AR-OK $42,890
Hot Springs, AR $47,300
Jonesboro, AR $40,900
Pine Bluff, AR $43,240
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,730
$43,910
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($45,620) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $41,140
Tucson, AZ $40,440
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,560
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $45,620
Prescott, AZ $40,980
Yuma, AZ $37,680
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $40,590
$40,430
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($129,720) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA N/A
El Centro, CA N/A
Fresno, CA N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA N/A
Modesto, CA N/A
Napa, CA N/A
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA N/A
Redding, CA N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $95,240
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $112,920
Salinas, CA N/A
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $129,720
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $115,300
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA N/A
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA N/A
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA N/A
Santa Rosa, CA N/A
Stockton-Lodi, CA N/A
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA N/A
Visalia-Porterville, CA N/A
Yuba City, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA N/A
$113,295
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($94,230) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Colorado Springs, CO N/A
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $94,230
Fort Collins, CO N/A
Greeley, CO N/A
Pueblo, CO N/A
$94,230
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($94,300) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Danbury, CT N/A
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT N/A
New Haven, CT $94,300
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI N/A
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$94,300
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($99,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL N/A
Gainesville, FL N/A
Jacksonville, FL N/A
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL N/A
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL N/A
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL N/A
Ocala, FL N/A
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $99,510
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL N/A
Panama City, FL N/A
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL N/A
Port St. Lucie, FL N/A
Tallahassee, FL N/A
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL N/A
South Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
$99,510
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)

Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($62,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $47,240
Columbus, GA-AL $47,560
Gainesville, GA $51,770
Macon, GA $43,080
Savannah, GA $49,460
Warner Robins, GA $41,650
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $52,990
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $49,460
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $44,760
Athens-Clarke County, GA $57,360
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $50,920
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $44,150
Brunswick, GA $62,050
Dalton, GA $45,980
Hinesville, GA $33,140
Rome, GA $52,520
Valdosta, GA $46,630
$48,278
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Doctorate)

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($50,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI $50,070
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,920
$49,995
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($51,590) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Cedar Rapids, IA $41,790
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $45,000
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $46,230
Dubuque, IA $40,570
Iowa City, IA N/A
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,650
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,590
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $45,530
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $39,320
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $42,040
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $41,250
$43,997
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)

Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $32,410
Pocatello, ID $50,050
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $43,150
Idaho Falls, ID $32,190
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $48,980
$40,664
Illinois N/A
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)

Terre Haute, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($90,810) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Elkhart-Goshen, IN N/A
Evansville, IN-KY N/A
Fort Wayne, IN N/A
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN N/A
Michigan City-La Porte, IN N/A
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI N/A
Terre Haute, IN $90,810
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN N/A
$90,810
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Doctorate)

Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($55,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $55,790
Topeka, KS $46,770
Wichita, KS $44,250
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $40,000
$46,703
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($51,010) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $49,200
Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,220
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $48,530
Owensboro, KY $48,290
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,490
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,470
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,010
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,550
$48,970
Louisiana N/A
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)

Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($131,200) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH N/A
Leominster-Gardner, MA N/A
Pittsfield, MA N/A
Springfield, MA-CT $131,200
Worcester, MA-CT N/A
$131,200
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Doctorate)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($63,100) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

California-Lexington Park, MD $54,220
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $54,700
Salisbury, MD-DE $63,100
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $51,470
Cumberland, MD-WV $56,590
$56,016
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $39,590
Portland-South Portland, ME $50,460
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $46,310
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $40,390
$44,188
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($109,490) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Battle Creek, MI N/A
Bay City, MI N/A
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI N/A
Flint, MI N/A
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $93,080
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $109,490
Lansing-East Lansing, MI N/A
Monroe, MI N/A
Muskegon, MI N/A
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $107,650
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Jackson, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI N/A
Midland, MI N/A
$103,407
Minnesota N/A
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)

St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($79,390) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS N/A
St. Louis, MO-IL $79,390
Springfield, MO N/A
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$79,390
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)

Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($43,690) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Jackson, MS $43,380
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $42,160
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $40,880
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $39,560
Hattiesburg, MS $43,690
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $40,170
$41,640
Montana N/A
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)

Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($107,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $83,910
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC N/A
Fayetteville, NC N/A
Greensboro-High Point, NC $91,350
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC N/A
New Bern, NC N/A
Raleigh, NC $107,210
Wilmington, NC N/A
Winston-Salem, NC N/A
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,840
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $69,470
$82,556
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Doctorate)

Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($51,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $51,220
Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,380
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,740
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,330
$48,918
Nebraska N/A
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Doctorate)

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($52,080) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $48,610
Portsmouth, NH-ME $51,380
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,540
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $52,080
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $39,370
$48,196
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Trenton, NJ $62,330
Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$56,627
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Doctorate)

Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Las Cruces, NM $57,610
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,610
Farmington, NM $49,870
Santa Fe, NM $51,020
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,800
$48,982
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,210) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,680
Reno, NV $44,910
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,210
$50,933
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($123,320) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Binghamton, NY N/A
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $123,320
Rochester, NY $105,860
Syracuse, NY N/A
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Ithaca, NY N/A
Utica-Rome, NY $104,240
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY N/A
$111,140
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)

Toledo, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($89,820) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Canton-Massillon, OH N/A
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN N/A
Cleveland-Elyria, OH N/A
Columbus, OH N/A
Dayton, OH N/A
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
Toledo, OH $89,820
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA N/A
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) N/A
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
$89,820
Oklahoma N/A
Oregon N/A
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($100,980) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Altoona, PA N/A
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA N/A
Erie, PA N/A
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA N/A
Johnstown, PA N/A
Lancaster, PA N/A
Lebanon, PA N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,980
Pittsburgh, PA N/A
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA N/A
State College, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA N/A
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Reading, PA N/A
$100,980
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Doctorate)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($44,020) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR N/A
Ponce, PR N/A
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $44,020
Arecibo, PR N/A
Guayama, PR N/A
Mayaguez, PR N/A
San German, PR N/A
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area N/A
$44,020
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Doctorate)

Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($51,380) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $51,380
Florence, SC $42,670
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $45,450
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $46,020
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $41,880
Spartanburg, SC $51,270
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $44,950
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,010
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,300
Sumter, SC $45,540
$45,647
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Doctorate)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,390
Sioux Falls, SD $42,830
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,020
$41,080
Tennessee N/A
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)

College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($149,900) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Austin-Round Rock, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX N/A
College Station-Bryan, TX $149,900
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $96,490
El Paso, TX N/A
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $92,430
Killeen-Temple, TX N/A
Longview, TX N/A
Midland, TX N/A
Odessa, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX N/A
Tyler, TX N/A
Waco, TX N/A
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $63,360
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $118,480
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX N/A
Sherman-Denison, TX N/A
Victoria, TX N/A
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$104,132
Utah N/A
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($58,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA N/A
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA N/A
Roanoke, VA N/A
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $58,430
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$58,430
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,680
$52,225
Wisconsin N/A
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($49,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $44,520
Morgantown, WV $43,650
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $49,430
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $42,490
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $44,260
Wheeling, WV-OH $47,630
Charleston, WV $42,820
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $42,540
$44,668
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,860
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $47,550
Cheyenne, WY $51,510
$48,640

13 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree.  For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $102,573.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $91,991.  For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $55,742. 

  Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Salary Ratio: 0.92    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Architect Manager
  • Architectural Project Manager
  • Civil Engineering Manager
  • Electrical Engineering Director
  • Electrical Engineering Manager
  • Electronics Engineering Manager
  • Engineering Design Manager
  • Engineering Director
  • Engineering Group Manager
  • Engineering Program Manager
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Engineering Research Manager
  • Engineering Supervisor
  • Environmental Engineering Manager
  • Global Engineering Manager
  • Mechanical Engineering Director
  • Mechanical Engineering Manager
  • Process Engineering Manager
  • Product Development Director
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Engineering Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Prototype Engineer Manager
  • Research and Development Manager (R&D Manager)
  • Research Development Manager
  • Research Manager
  • Transmitter Engineer-in-Charge
  • US Salary Median: $132,418
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: more than 10 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

Salary Ratio: 0.92    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Analytical Research Program Manager
  • Biodiesel Division Manager
  • Biodiesel Engineering Manager
  • Biodiesel Product Development Manager
  • Biodiesel Product Manager
  • Biodiesel Technology Development Manager
  • Biodiesel Technology Manager
  • Biofuels Engineering Manager
  • Biofuels Manager
  • Biofuels Product Development Manager
  • Biofuels Product Manager
  • Biofuels Technology Development Manager
  • Biofuels Technology Manager
  • Business Development and New Technology Manager
  • Fermentation Manager
  • Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager)
  • Project Development Director
  • Technology Development Owner
  • US Salary Median: $132,418
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Salary Ratio: 0.6    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Analytical Biochemical Engineer
  • Biochemical Development Engineer
  • Biochemical Engineer
  • Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
  • Bioengineer
  • Biomaterials Engineer
  • Biomechanical Engineer
  • Biomedical Analytical Scientist
  • Biomedical Electronics Technician
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineering Technician
  • Biomedical Engineering Technologist
  • Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
  • Biomedical Field Service Engineer
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Biomedical Service Engineer
  • Biomedical Technician
  • Bioprocess Development Engineer
  • Bioprocess Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Dialysis Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Fermentation Engineer
  • Field Clinical Engineer
  • Field Engineer
  • Genetic Engineer
  • Imaging Service Engineer
  • Medical Engineer
  • Orthopedic Designer
  • Pharmaceutical Engineer
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Process Development Associate
  • Process Development Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Research Engineer
  • Research Scientist
  • Stack Yield Engineer
  • Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
  • Sustain Engineer
  • Yield Engineer
  • Yield Improvement Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $81,720
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Chemical Engineers

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Salary Ratio: 0.72    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Absorption and Adsorption Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Blending Coordinator
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Chemical Process Engineer
  • Chemical Research Engineer
  • Chemical Test Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Development Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Engineering Scientist
  • Explosives Engineer
  • Fuels Engineer
  • Gas Combustion Engineer
  • Lubricating Engineer
  • Oxidation Engineer
  • Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
  • Plant Engineer
  • Plastics Engineer
  • Polymerization Engineer
  • Process Control Engineer
  • Process Design Chemical Engineer
  • Process Development Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Processes Chemical Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Refinery Process Engineer
  • Research Chemical Engineer
  • Scientist
  • Weapons Designer
  • Weapons Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $96,153
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Alternative Energy Engineer
  • Certified Green Building Engineer
  • Energy Conservation Engineer
  • Energy Efficiency Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Energy Infrastructure Engineer
  • Energy Project Engineer
  • Energy Systems Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Green Building Energy Engineer
  • Green Building Engineer
  • Heating Engineer
  • HVAC Engineer (Heating
  • Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
  • HVAC Engineer (Heating
  • Ventilation
  • and Air Conditioning Engineer)
  • HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating
  • Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
  • Hydroelectric Plant Power Generation Engineer
  • Hydrogen Power Plant Engineer
  • Industrial Energy Engineer
  • Measurement And Verification Engineer
  • Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer
  • Refrigeration Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Smart Grid Engineer
  • Test and Balance Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Mechatronics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Applications Engineer
  • Automation Application Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Automation Specialist
  • Control Integration Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Controls Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Development Engineer
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineer
  • Electro-Mechanical System Control Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Equipment Engineer
  • Intelligent Systems Engineer
  • Mechanical Systems Control Engineer
  • Mechatronic Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • System Development Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Microsystems Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Salary Ratio: 0.51    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Applications Engineer
  • Arrhythmia Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Device Engineer
  • Engineer
  • GaN Device Engineer (Gallium Nitride Device Engineer)
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • MEMS Device Scientist (Microelectromechanical Systems Device Scientist)
  • MEMS Engineer (Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer)
  • MEMS Integration Engineer (Microelectrical Mechanical Integration Engineer)
  • MEMS Process Engineer (Microelectromechanical Systems Process Engineer)
  • Microelectronics Engineer
  • Microsystems Engineer
  • Mobile Device Engineer
  • Mobile Engineer
  • Patent Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Project Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer)
  • Semiconductor Engineer
  • Semiconductor Radiation Effects Engineer
  • Semiconductor Test Engineer
  • System Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Photonics Engineers

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Algorithm Developer
  • DWDM Optical Network Engineer (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Optical Network Engineer)
  • Electro-optical Engineer
  • Electro-optics Engineer
  • Fiber Optics Engineer
  • Laser Engineer
  • Laser Systems Engineer
  • Optical Design Engineer
  • Optical Engineer
  • Optical Network Engineer
  • Optical Specialist
  • Optical Systems Engineer
  • Optics Engineer
  • Optoelectronics Engineer
  • Optomechanical Engineer
  • Photonics Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
  • Research Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Robotics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Automation Engineer
  • Autonomous Vehicle Design Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Factory Automations Engineer
  • Research Engineer
  • Robotic Systems Engineer
  • Robotics Application Engineer
  • Robotics Controls Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Robotics Specialist
  • Robotics Systems Engineer
  • RPA Engineer (Robotic Process Automation Engineer)
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Nanosystems Engineers

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

Salary Ratio: 0.51    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Durability Engineer
  • Nanoelectronics Engineer
  • Nanofabrication Engineer
  • Nanofabrication Research Engineer
  • Nanoindentation Applications Engineer
  • Nanomaterials Research Scientist
  • Nanomaterials Synthesis Research Scientist
  • Nanosystems Engineer
  • Nanotechnology Engineer
  • Nanotechnology Materials Scientist
  • Nanotechnology Specialist
  • Quantum Materials Research Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Wind Energy Engineers

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • SCADA Engineer (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
  • Turbine Engineer
  • Turbine Measurements Engineer
  • Utility Engineer
  • Wind Energy Consultant
  • Wind Energy Engineer
  • Wind Farm Designer
  • Wind Farm Electrical Systems Designer
  • Wind Farm Engineer
  • Wind Farm Siting and Development Consultant
  • Wind Power Specialist
  • Wind Turbine Controls Engineer
  • Wind Turbine Design Engineer
  • Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer
  • Wind Turbine Engineer
  • Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineer
  • Wind Turbine Performance Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 8-10 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Applications Engineer
  • Consulting Engineer
  • Distributed Energy Systems Consultant
  • Engineer
  • Field Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Specialist
  • Research Engineer
  • Solar Applications Development Engineer
  • Solar Array Engineer
  • Solar Design Engineer
  • Solar Designer
  • Solar Development Engineer
  • Solar Energy Advisor
  • Solar Energy Contractor
  • Solar Energy Engineer
  • Solar Energy Systems Designer
  • Solar Energy Systems Engineer
  • Solar Engineer
  • Solar Mechanical Engineer
  • Solar Performance Engineer
  • Solar Photovoltaic Designer
  • Solar Photovoltaic Engineer
  • Solar Photovoltaic Product Development Engineer
  • Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
  • Solar Process Engineer
  • Solar Professional Engineer
  • Solar Project Engineer
  • Solar Site Assessor
  • Solar Systems Designer
  • Utility Scale Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $93,558
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 5.6%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary Ratio: 0.18    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Aeronautical Engineering Professor
  • Aeronautical Engineering Teacher
  • Aeronautics Teacher
  • Agricultural Engineering Teacher
  • Applied Mechanics Teacher
  • Architectural Engineering Teacher
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Automotive Engineering Teacher
  • Ceramic Engineering Professor
  • Chemical Engineering Professor
  • Chemical Engineering Teacher
  • Circuits and Robotics Instructor
  • Civil Engineering Professor
  • Civil Engineering Teacher
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • Design Teacher
  • Drafting Teacher
  • Drawing Instructor
  • Electrical Engineering Professor
  • Electrical Engineering Teacher
  • Electronic Science Teacher
  • Electronics Engineering Professor
  • Electronics Teacher
  • Engineering Faculty Member
  • Engineering Fundamentals Instructor
  • Engineering Instructor
  • Engineering Professor
  • Engineering Teacher
  • Environmental Engineering Professor
  • Geological Engineering Teacher
  • Heat Engineering Teacher
  • Highway Engineering Teacher
  • Hydraulics Teacher
  • Industrial Engineering Professor
  • Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Machine Design Teacher
  • Manufacturing Engineering Professor
  • Marine Engineering Professor
  • Marine Engineering Teacher
  • Mechanical Drawing Teacher
  • Mechanical Engineering Professor
  • Mechanical Engineering Teacher
  • Metallography Teacher
  • Metallurgical Engineering Teacher
  • Metallurgy Teacher
  • Mining Teacher
  • Motion and Time Study Teacher
  • Petroleum Engineering Professor
  • Petroleum Engineering Teacher
  • Plastics Engineering Teacher
  • Professor
  • Radar Engineering Teacher
  • Radio Engineering Teacher
  • Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
  • Research Professor
  • Robotics Instructor
  • Sanitary Engineering Teacher
  • Ship Construction Teacher
  • Ship Design Teacher
  • Surveying Teacher
  • Technical Professor
  • Television Engineering Teacher
  • Theoretical Mechanics Teacher
  • University Faculty Member
  • US Salary Median: $74,982
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Doctorate



Average Education Costs

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $24,582 per year (or $33,125 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $98,328 to earn a bachelor's (or $132,500 if you're out-of-state).

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $27,069 per year (or $33,383 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $54,138 to earn a master's (or $66,766 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($98,328 if you're in-state, $132,500 if you're out-of-state).

Doctorate

The average cost for a graduate degree is $27,069 per year (or $33,383 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $108,276 to earn a doctorate (or $133,532 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($98,328 if you're in-state, $132,500 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($54,138 if you're in-state, $66,766 if you're out-of-state).


Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Degrees

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

101 University Drive - Chillicothe, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

45425 National Rd W - Saint Clairsville, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Southern Campus

1804 Liberty Ave - Ironton, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

1570 Granville Pike - Lancaster, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

1425 Newark Rd - Zanesville, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Main Campus

020 Chubb Hall - Athens, OH

Out-of-state cost: $22,406/year
In-state cost: $12,612/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Stony Brook University

310 Administration Building - Stony Brook, NY

Out-of-state cost: $27,761/year
In-state cost: $10,091/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

102 Administration Building - Fort Collins, CO

Out-of-state cost: $30,535/year
In-state cost: $11,814/year
Degrees: Certificate

Campbell University

143 Main Street - Buies Creek, NC

Out-of-state cost: $36,740/year
In-state cost: $36,740/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

1400 NE Campus Parkway - Seattle, WA

Out-of-state cost: $39,114/year
In-state cost: $11,745/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Milwaukee School of Engineering

1025 N Broadway - Milwaukee, WI

Out-of-state cost: $43,575/year
In-state cost: $43,575/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

University of California-Davis

One Shields Avenue - Davis, CA

Out-of-state cost: $44,351/year
In-state cost: $14,597/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

77 Massachusetts Avenue - Cambridge, MA

Out-of-state cost: $53,450/year
In-state cost: $53,450/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

503 Thompson Street - Ann Arbor, MI

Out-of-state cost: $54,097/year
In-state cost: $16,948/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

University of Chicago

5801 S Ellis Ave - Chicago, IL

Out-of-state cost: $59,298/year
In-state cost: $59,298/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

University of Pennsylvania

34th & Spruce Street - Philadelphia, PA

Out-of-state cost: $60,042/year
In-state cost: $60,042/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate


Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Degrees

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1400 R Street - Lincoln, NE

Out-of-state cost: $19,513/year
In-state cost: $7,723/year
Degrees: Doctorate

Thomas Jefferson University

1020 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA

Out-of-state cost: $21,978/year
In-state cost: $21,978/year
Degrees: Master's

Tuskegee University

Kresge Center, 3rd Floor - Tuskegee, AL

Out-of-state cost: $23,398/year
In-state cost: $23,398/year
Degrees: Master's

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West - Bethlehem, PA

Out-of-state cost: $27,130/year
In-state cost: $27,130/year
Degrees: Master's

Virginia Commonwealth University

910 W Franklin St - Richmond, VA

Out-of-state cost: $29,228/year
In-state cost: $15,200/year
Degrees: Doctorate

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

1300 York Avenue - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $39,388/year
In-state cost: $39,388/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

Tulane University of Louisiana

6823 St. Charles Avenue - New Orleans, LA

Out-of-state cost: $61,176/year
In-state cost: $61,176/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate


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