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Chemistry Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 283 students earned their Chemistry degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 236
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Kentucky

There are 14,730 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 Kentucky

Chemistry grads earn an average of $68,760 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 88% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,763.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,736. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

#7

Centre College

Danville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 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 Centre College of Kentucky. 100% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,560 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $27,750.

#9

Berea College

Berea
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Berea.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,096. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Chemistry Careers in KY

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $47,240
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $70,610
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Chemistry Professors 9% $62,090
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Chemists 2% $67,550
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Physics 77
Geological & Earth Sciences 44
38
Atmospheric Sciences 12
General Physical Sciences 1

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