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Chemistry in Florida

Chemistry Schools in Florida

782 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 564
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 137
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 137
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 137
Master’s Degree 81

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Florida

There are 57,950 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 Florida

Chemistry grads earn an average of $67,800 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,722. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 93% of students get financical aid.

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72 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,203.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,636.

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#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $34,625. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,852. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,287. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Chemistry Careers in FL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 22% $51,650
Chemists 18% $62,400
Chemistry Professors 14% $86,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Physics 358
Geological & Earth Sciences 221
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences 67
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Chemistry

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