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Theoretical Chemistry Major

Theoretical Chemistry

6 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
#1,044 in Popularity

Types of Degrees Theoretical Chemistry Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many theoretical chemistry graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 4
Bachelor’s Degree 4

What Theoretical Chemistry Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to theoretical chemistry were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Theoretical Chemistry Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

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  • Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills for Theoretical Chemistry Majors

A major in theoretical chemistry prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Theoretical Chemistry Majors

As you progress with your theoretical chemistry degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Theoretical Chemistry Major?

People with a theoretical chemistry degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 9.9% $79,550
Chemists 6.5% $76,890
Natural Sciences Managers 9.9% $123,860

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Theoretical Chemistry?

4 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
50% Percent Women
25% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
According to recent stats this major attracts about equal numbers of men and women. Roughly 50% of the graduates are women, and 50% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of theoretical chemistry majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Some degrees associated with theoretical chemistry may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for theoretical chemistry careers below.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Some College Courses 0.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 1.6%
Bachelor’s Degree 43.9%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 4.9%
Master’s Degree 19.8%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. 0.2%
Doctoral Degree 16.4%
Post-Doctoral Training 13.1%

Online Theoretical Chemistry Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 0 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 0 0
Bachelor’s Degree 0 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 0 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 1 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to theoretical chemistry.

Major Number of Grads
General Chemistry 18,809
Other Chemistry 603
Forensic Chemistry 338
Polymer Chemistry 85
Chemical Physics 52
Analytical Chemistry 40
Environmental Chemistry 23
Physical Chemistry 10
Organic Chemistry 6
Inorganic Chemistry 1
Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics 1

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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