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Chemistry in Washington

Chemistry Schools in Washington

341 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 54th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Master’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Washington

22,760 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Washington

Chemistry grads earn an average of $84,200 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,768. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,627.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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Gonzaga University

Spokane
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,331. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga.

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Seattle University

Seattle
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $33,700. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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Chemistry Careers in WA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Forensic Science Technicians 10% $58,920
Chemists 10% $80,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Physical Sciences 740
Physics 392
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Astronomy & Astrophysics 70
Atmospheric Sciences 43

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