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Chemistry Schools in Alabama

326 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Alabama

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 271
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Master’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a chemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 18,520 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $76,220, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,917. 85% of students get financical aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,530.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,695 a year. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

A typical student attending UAH will pay a net price of $17,208. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,678. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,699. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,791 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending TROY will pay a net price of $14,992.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,829 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,093 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

Chemistry Careers in AL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 17% $0
Forensic Science Technicians 12% $50,840
Chemistry Professors 8% $75,010
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $60,220
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $80,620
High School Teachers 3% $51,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Physics 117
Other Physical Science 51
Geological & Earth Sciences 38
Atmospheric Sciences 17
General Physical Sciences 3
Materials Sciences 2

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