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Chemistry Schools in Virginia

691 students earned Chemistry degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 49th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 589
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Master’s Degree 40

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Virginia

There are 34,300 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Virginia

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $83,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. 60% of students get financical aid.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,593. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $21,301.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. 75% of students get financical aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 62% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,855.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,193.

#10

Radford University

Radford
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation.

Chemistry Careers in VA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $67,470
Physics Postsecondary Professors 16% $72,850
Chemistry Professors 15% $67,070
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Chemists 4% $95,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physics 353
General Physical Sciences 157
Geological & Earth Sciences 144
Atmospheric Sciences 54
Other Physical Science 47
Astronomy & Astrophysics 27
Materials Sciences 5

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