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Chemistry Schools in Kansas

132 students earned Chemistry degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 66th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Kansas

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) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Master’s Degree 10
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Kansas

There are 13,630 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Kansas

Chemistry grads earn an average of $77,600 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Kansas that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at KU. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

In their early career, Pitt State grads earn an average salary of $39,179. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at K -State.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,794. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. In their early career, ESU grads earn an average salary of $37,417.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
803 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, Kansas Wesleyan University grads earn an average salary of $42,374. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,731 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

#6

Newman University

Wichita
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,657 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,903.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
790 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

Chemistry Careers in KS

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 17% $86,460
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,410
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,100
Chemists 8% $73,840
High School Teachers 5% $49,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Physics 84
Geological & Earth Sciences 71
General Physical Sciences 14
Astronomy & Astrophysics 10
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Materials Sciences 4

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