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Chemistry Schools in Oregon

274 students earned Chemistry degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

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 172
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,702 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. In their early career, Oregon State grads earn an average salary of $44,536.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

An average student at University of Portland will pay a net price of $37,029. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#5

Reed College

Portland
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Oregon University will pay a net price of $10,187. 84% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,811 a year.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

#8

Pacific University

Forest Grove
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $32,045. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,858 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at EOU. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,638. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Chemistry Careers in OR

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 25% $79,670
Forensic Science Technicians 23% $66,650
Chemists 19% $69,930
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $88,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $77,330
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260
High School Teachers 9% $71,910

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

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