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Chemistry Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 565 students earned their Chemistry degrees in MI.

In this state, Chemistry is the 52nd most popular major out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 367
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Master’s Degree 83
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.5%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 33,680 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Michigan

Chemistry grads earn an average of $79,860 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,878. 83% of the teachers are full time. 66% of students get financical aid.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

#4

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,727. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#5

Hope College

Holland
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,944. 67% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. 99% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,445 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,909 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#9

Alma College

Alma
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,435 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time.

Chemistry Careers in MI

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $72,250
Environmental Science Professors 13% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $63,970
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $93,740
Chemists 8% $73,470
High School Teachers 6% $62,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Physics 344
Geological & Earth Sciences 211
Astronomy & Astrophysics 57
General Physical Sciences 45
Atmospheric Sciences 36
Materials Sciences 21
Other Physical Science 11

View all majors related to Chemistry

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