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Chemistry in Pennsylvania

Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 107,150 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $89,544, compared to a typical salary of $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#6

Haverford College

Haverford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,752 a year. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in PA

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

View all majors related to Chemistry

View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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