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Chemistry Schools in Georgia

670 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Chemistry is the 39th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 521
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Master’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Georgia

31,070 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $72,860, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,597. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,659 a year.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

In their early career, KSU Georgia grads earn an average salary of $43,250. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,853. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,588. Graduates earn an average $37,263 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,864 a year.

Chemistry Careers in GA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $46,230
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $75,940
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Chemists 10% $82,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Physics 244
Geological & Earth Sciences 92
General Physical Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Other Physical Science 5
Materials Sciences 2

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