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Chemistry Schools in Connecticut

274 students earned Chemistry degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Connecticut

There are 19,030 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Connecticut

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

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

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,096 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $28,813. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,558 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

#8

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, USJ grads earn an average salary of $37,568.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

#10

Trinity College

Hartford
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,447 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

Chemistry Careers in CT

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $75,430
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Chemists 8% $85,510
Chemistry Professors 6% $75,590
Physics Postsecondary Professors 5% $84,820
Environmental Science Professors 4% $85,870
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $74,700
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Physics 191
Geological & Earth Sciences 104
General Physical Sciences 40
Astronomy & Astrophysics 9
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Other Physical Science 1

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