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Chemistry in Mississippi

Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

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

A Chemistry major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Master’s Degree 5
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 33.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Mississippi

9,450 people in the state and 1,217,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $78,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,910.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $13,744.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This public school has an average net price of $14,657. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,508. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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#7

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,569. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,909. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $3,822. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chemistry Careers in MS

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
High School Teachers 8% $46,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Forensic Chemistry 16
Other Chemistry 4

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