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Chemistry in Massachusetts

Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Massachusetts

66,930 people in the state and 2,222,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Massachusetts

Chemistry grads earn an average of $120,825 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $109,923 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#5

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,431 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,020 a year. With an admission rate of 21%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,493 a year. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in MA

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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