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Chemistry Schools in Washington

352 students earned Chemistry degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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 266
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Master’s Degree 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,070.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. In their early career, PLU grads earn an average salary of $49,192. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,602 after graduation.

#8

Whitman College

Walla Walla
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 90% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,773 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

#10

Seattle University

Seattle
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,109.

#10

Gonzaga University

Spokane
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

Chemistry Careers in WA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 25% $76,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
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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