General Chemistry Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Chemistry is offered at 1,175 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Chemistry.
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Education Levels of General Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 18,323 people earned theirGeneral Chemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,012 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,773 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,501 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,028 |
Earnings of General Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Chemistry of $61,499 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,286 |
| 4 years | $61,499 |
| 5 years | $72,069 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Chemistry majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Chemistry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,371 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Chemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Chemistry students seeking a master's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 218 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 209 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 191 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 183 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Chemistry. This school awarded 126 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in General Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for General Chemistry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in General Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Chemistry that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, Other | 540 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 367 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 83 |
| Chemical Physics | 41 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 38 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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