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Chemistry Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 131 students earned their Chemistry degrees in NE.

A Chemistry major is the 53rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 4
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 9,190 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $79,740, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Nebraska that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,952 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,218.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 54% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,914. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. In their early career, Concordia University, Nebraska grads earn an average salary of $37,114.

#7

Hastings College

Hastings
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,456 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,340.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at NWU. An average student at NWU will pay a net price of $26,295. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,802 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,440. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,038 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,345. 52% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

York College

York
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
652 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at York College. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

Chemistry Careers in NE

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 22% $56,100
Chemists 18% $80,480
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $73,470
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,970
Chemistry Professors 6% $72,320
High School Teachers 6% $56,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Physics 69
Geological & Earth Sciences 18
Atmospheric Sciences 8
General Physical Sciences 3

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