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Chemistry in Missouri

Chemistry Schools in Missouri

In 2022-2023, 410 students earned their Chemistry degrees in MO.

A Chemistry major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 309
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Master’s Degree 35
Associate Degree 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.6%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 32,280 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $73,940, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $13,242.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 50% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,262. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,548. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $16,806. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,256.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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Chemistry Careers in MO

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 18% $77,820
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $50,310
Chemists 16% $66,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Physics 134
Geological & Earth Sciences 114
Atmospheric Sciences 25
Materials Sciences 18

View all majors related to Chemistry

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