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Chemistry Schools in Utah

219 students earned Chemistry degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 172
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Associate Degree 10
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 13,430 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Utah

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $90,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $13,572. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $13,474. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,424 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $39,359 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,578. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $11,647. Graduates earn an average $41,013 after graduation.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Salt Lake Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,969.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,459. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,564. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Chemistry Careers in UT

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 40% $79,480
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580
Physics Postsecondary Professors 39% $88,920
Chemists 36% $65,750
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Forensic Science Technicians 21% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Physics 187
Geological & Earth Sciences 124
Atmospheric Sciences 23
General Physical Sciences 20
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Other Physical Science 3

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