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Chemistry in Connecticut

Chemistry Schools in Connecticut

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

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 126
Master’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Connecticut

There are 17,820 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 Connecticut

Chemistry grads earn an average of $81,680 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,512. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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Yale University

New Haven
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,291.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,340. 49% of students get financical aid.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

An average student at University of New Haven will pay a net price of $33,170. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,554. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

A typical student attending WestConn will pay a net price of $16,707. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,127. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

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Trinity College

Hartford
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. An average student at Trinity Bantams will pay a net price of $37,118. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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Chemistry Careers in CT

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Chemists 8% $85,510
Chemistry Professors 6% $75,590
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Polymer Chemistry 5

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