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Chemistry Schools in Delaware

72 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 48th most popular major in the state out of a total 175 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Delaware

There are 4,870 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 Delaware

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $65,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,866.

Chemistry Careers in DE

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 33% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Chemistry Professors 14% $80,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Chemists 7% $102,470
High School Teachers 6% $64,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Physics 37
Geological & Earth Sciences 22
Materials Sciences 17
Atmospheric Sciences 7

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View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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