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Chemistry Schools in New York

1,442 students earned Chemistry degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,013
Master’s Degree 191
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 170
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 170
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New York

In this state, there are 89,310 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New York

Chemistry grads earn an average of $85,590 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

#1

Hunter College

New York
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,287 after graduation. 33% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,042. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,119. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 99% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. 49% of the teachers are full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,648 after graduation. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#10

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,067. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Chemistry Careers in NY

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $63,790
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Chemists 12% $76,750
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Physics 1,121
General Physical Sciences 984
Geological & Earth Sciences 573
Other Physical Science 214
Materials Sciences 96
Astronomy & Astrophysics 81
Atmospheric Sciences 61

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View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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