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Chemistry in Mississippi

Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

154 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Chemistry major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Associate Degree 8
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 30.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Mississippi

10,000 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $78,680, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,504. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,744.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,035. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. A typical student attending Alcorn State will pay a net price of $14,657. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,442. 89% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

A typical student attending Mississippi Valley State University will pay a net price of $10,909. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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Chemistry Careers in MS

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Geological & Earth Sciences 217
Physics 45
General Physical Sciences 34
Atmospheric Sciences 3

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