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Chemistry Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 14 students earned their Chemistry degrees in AK.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 58th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 10
Master’s Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Alaska

3,560 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Alaska

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $80,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.89 years to graduate. A typical student attending UAA will pay a net price of $11,782.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UAF will pay a net price of $10,510.

Chemistry Careers in AK

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3% $75,550
High School Teachers 1% $75,780
Chemists 0% $83,700
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Geological & Earth Sciences 37
Atmospheric Sciences 5
Physics 4

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