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Chemistry in North Carolina

Chemistry Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in North Carolina

77,490 people in the state and 2,222,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $88,832, compared to a typical salary of $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 9 colleges in North Carolina that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,058 a year. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,015 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,355 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Duke University

Durham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,635 a year. About 22% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in NC

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Chemists $59,779
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Chemical Technicians $60,181
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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