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Chemistry in Oregon

Chemistry Schools in Oregon

226 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 153
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 13,900 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $77,980, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $20,543. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,281. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Reed College

Portland
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Reed. 64% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. An average student at Willamette will pay a net price of $28,978. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Pacific University

Forest Grove
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,532. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Chemistry Careers in OR

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 23% $66,650
Chemists 19% $69,930
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Physics 187
Geological & Earth Sciences 137
Materials Sciences 7
General Physical Sciences 1

View all majors related to Chemistry

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