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Chemistry in Texas

Chemistry Schools in Texas

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Texas

231,760 people in the state and 2,222,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Texas

In this state, Chemistry grads earn an average of $86,253. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,668.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 15 colleges in Texas that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,018 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#3

Rice University

Houston

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,544 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,979 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,036 a year. The school admits about 72% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,758 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,424 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,893 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,754 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,749 a year. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,210 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#14

Lamar University

Beaumont

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,267 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,105 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Chemistry Careers in TX

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

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