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Chemistry in Pennsylvania

Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

869 students earned Chemistry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 48th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 611
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Master’s Degree 113
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

65,220 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $77,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 56% of students get financical aid.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742.

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Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,090. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,596. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Haverford College

Haverford
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,307 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,464. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Haverford. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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Carlow University

Pittsburgh
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Carlow. An average student at Carlow will pay a net price of $17,005.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,802. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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Chemistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 16% $46,900
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Chemists 3% $71,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physics 638
Geological & Earth Sciences 509
Materials Sciences 182
Astronomy & Astrophysics 102
Atmospheric Sciences 79
General Physical Sciences 63
Other Physical Science 1

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View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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