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Chemistry Schools in Missouri

474 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 372
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Associate Degree 11

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: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,146 a year.

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,434 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $12,232.

Chemistry Careers in MO

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 22% $85,890
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Physics Postsecondary Professors 19% $74,350
Chemistry Professors 18% $77,820
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $50,310
Chemists 16% $66,830
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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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