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Chemistry in South Carolina

Chemistry Schools in South Carolina

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

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 44th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 172
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Master’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 17,540 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,217,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $72,970, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 85% of students get financical aid.

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Furman University

Greenville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Wofford College

Spartanburg
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Wofford. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,236.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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#5

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,576. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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College of Charleston

Charleston
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Lander University

Greenwood
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,344.

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Newberry College

Newberry
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,256 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $18,671.

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Converse College

Spartanburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $19,737.

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Chemistry Careers in SC

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 10% $63,580
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Chemists 7% $63,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Other Chemistry 9

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