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Chemistry Schools in Arkansas

215 students earned Chemistry degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 40th most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 195
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 12,730 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Arkansas

Chemistry grads earn an average of $72,560 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This public school has an average net price of $9,062.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. In their early career, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $32,077. This public school has an average net price of $15,321.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,902. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University.

#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation.

#8

Hendrix College

Conway
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Chemistry Careers in AR

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 27% $45,680
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 23% $57,520
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Chemists 10% $68,500
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $77,870
Chemistry Professors 5% $67,360
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Physics 80
Geological & Earth Sciences 45
General Physical Sciences 17
Materials Sciences 11
Astronomy & Astrophysics 2

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