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Chemistry in Pennsylvania

Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

821 students earned Chemistry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 38th most popular major out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 576
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Master’s Degree 100
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

61,830 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 Pennsylvania

Chemistry grads earn an average of $77,250 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $29,187.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $32,223. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,550. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. 60% of students get financical aid.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,596. 55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Haverford College

Haverford
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,307 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,464. Of all the students who attend this school, 47% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

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Carlow University

Pittsburgh
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,005. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 71% of students get financical aid.

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Chemistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Chemists 3% $71,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Other Chemistry 20
Forensic Chemistry 9
Analytical Chemistry 4

View all majors related to Chemistry

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