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General Chemistry in California

General Chemistry Schools in California

Jobs for General Chemistry Grads in California

133,810 people in the state and 1,366,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.

General Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Chemistry Jobs in California

In this state, Chemistry grads earn an average of $111,751. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,177.

General Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. CA

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. 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 $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,612 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,837 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,312 a year in tuition.

#11

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,432 a year.

#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.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $102,669 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#17

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,813 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,208 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#21

Fullerton College

Fullerton

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,036 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

General Chemistry Careers in CA

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Biology Studies 89,827
Biological & Physical Sciences 28,033
General Mathematics 25,163
Biochemistry 9,737
Chemistry Education 192
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 185
Environmental Geosciences 96
Earth Systems Science 43

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