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Chemistry Schools in Arizona

235 students earned Chemistry degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 98th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Master’s Degree 10
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.1%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Arizona

21,410 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 Arizona

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $72,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 7 colleges in Arizona that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,358. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at University of Arizona.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,023. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,833 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,504. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,992 a year.

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Phoenix College

Phoenix
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,671. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Chemistry Careers in AZ

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Forensic Science Technicians 18% $56,480
Chemists 17% $65,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $63,810
Chemistry Professors 11% $81,190
High School Teachers 10% $46,940
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
General Physical Sciences 731
Physics 276
Geological & Earth Sciences 113
Astronomy & Astrophysics 55
Materials Sciences 29
Atmospheric Sciences 16
Other Physical Science 14

View all majors related to Chemistry

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