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Chemistry in Virginia

Chemistry Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Virginia

There are 62,260 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Virginia

Chemistry grads earn an average of $98,519 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in VA

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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