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Chemistry Schools in Maryland

339 students earned Chemistry degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemistry major is the 54th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Master’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Maryland

29,570 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 Maryland

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $79,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students get financical aid. 55% of the teachers are full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,048.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,460. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Washington College

Chestertown
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,088. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Salisbury University

Salisbury
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,402. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

#8

Goucher College

Baltimore
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Goucher will pay a net price of $25,366.

#9

Stevenson University

Stevenson
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Stevenson. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,856 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,213 a year. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,394.

Chemistry Careers in MD

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 11% $77,710
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $100,430
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Forensic Science Technicians 7% $62,500
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Chemists 2% $116,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Physics 288
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Other Physical Science 107
Astronomy & Astrophysics 46
Atmospheric Sciences 22
General Physical Sciences 21

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