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Chemistry Schools in Minnesota

483 students earned Chemistry degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 377
Master’s Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Minnesota

27,040 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 Minnesota

Chemistry grads earn an average of $86,150 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. This public school has an average net price of $18,505.

#3

St Olaf College

Northfield
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#4

Carleton College

Northfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,928. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average.

#5

Hamline University

Saint Paul
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,089 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

In their early career, Bethel University Minnesota grads earn an average salary of $49,758. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Bethel University Minnesota. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,339 Total Students

91% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UMN Morris grads earn an average salary of $39,760. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

#9

Macalester College

Saint Paul
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,764. 83% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Chemistry Careers in MN

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $60,500
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Chemists 8% $83,090
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Chemistry Professors 3% $75,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Physics 236
Geological & Earth Sciences 133
Astronomy & Astrophysics 23
Atmospheric Sciences 15
Other Physical Science 1

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