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Chemistry Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 95 students earned their Chemistry degrees in DC.

A Chemistry major is the 77th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 51
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a chemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 7,130 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $100,940, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in District of Columbia that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Howard University

Washington
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

American University

Washington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

#5

Gallaudet University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,704 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. An average student at Gallaudet will pay a net price of $16,833.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,001.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,007 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

Chemistry Careers in DC

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $96,310
Chemistry Professors 10% $70,450
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $118,400
Chemists 0% $124,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physics 79
Geological & Earth Sciences 5
Materials Sciences 5
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3
Atmospheric Sciences 3

View all majors related to Chemistry

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