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General Chemistry in Virginia

General Chemistry Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Chemistry Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 34,070 people employed in jobs related to a Chemistry degree, compared to 1,366,340 nationwide.

General Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Chemistry Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $75,753, compared to a typical salary of $82,177 nationwide.

General Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General Chemistry Careers in VA

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Biology Studies 89,827
Biological & Physical Sciences 28,033
General Mathematics 25,163
Biochemistry 9,737
Chemistry Education 192
Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry 185
Environmental Geosciences 96
Earth Systems Science 43

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