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Chemistry Schools in Rhode Island

73 students earned Chemistry degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 13.7%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Rhode Island

5,120 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 Rhode Island

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $85,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown. 92% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,306 a year. An average student at Salve Regina will pay a net price of $33,806. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 39% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Providence College

Providence
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence. In their early career, Providence grads earn an average salary of $62,565. This private school has an average net price of $38,338.

Chemistry Careers in RI

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Chemists 15% $81,710
Chemistry Professors 13% $92,010
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $107,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Physics 73
Geological & Earth Sciences 70

View all majors related to Chemistry

View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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