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Chemistry in California

Chemistry Schools in California

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in California

There are 279,240 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in California

In this state, Chemistry grads earn an average of $126,537. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,668.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 29 colleges in California offering Chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 28% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,612 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

#11

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,115 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#12

Stanford University

Stanford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $102,669 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#17

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,813 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,831 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 30% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#22

Fullerton College

Fullerton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,692 a year. The school admits about 39% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Chemistry Careers in CA

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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