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Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

219 students earned Chemistry degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

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 168
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Associate Degree 16
Master’s Degree 15

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 29.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,161. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,538 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $33,869 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Jackson State grads earn an average salary of $29,441. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,838. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $37,704 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Holmes Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,423.

#8

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,382. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. 74% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,629.

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

A typical student attending Delta State University will pay a net price of $14,296. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Delta State University grads earn an average salary of $31,541.

Chemistry Careers in MS

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $79,140
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,790
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0

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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