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Chemistry in Colorado

Chemistry Schools in Colorado

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

A Chemistry major is the 57th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 212
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Master’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Colorado

There are 20,290 people in the state and 1,217,760 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Colorado

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $77,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 11 colleges in Colorado that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,512.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $15,602.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $16,772.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,483.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Western. A typical student attending Western will pay a net price of $15,175.

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Chemistry Careers in CO

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 30% $76,180
Chemists 21% $72,120
High School Teachers 20% $51,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Other Chemistry 5
Chemical Physics 3

View all majors related to Chemistry

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