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Chemistry Schools in Wisconsin

416 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 303
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Master’s Degree 37
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 24,500 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $71,690, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,234. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,051. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. 64% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,674 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417.

#6

Beloit College

Beloit
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,246. Graduates earn an average $36,139 after graduation.

#6

Marquette University

Milwaukee
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,069 a year. This public school has an average net price of $14,565. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UW - Platteville.

#8

Carthage College

Kenosha
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#10

Ripon College

Ripon
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
816 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW - Stevens Point will pay a net price of $13,346. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

Chemistry Careers in WI

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Chemists 22% $69,810
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Environmental Science Professors 17% $69,090
Forensic Science Technicians 13% $53,300
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Chemistry Professors 6% $68,960
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $75,920
High School Teachers 3% $56,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Physics 264
Geological & Earth Sciences 130
Atmospheric Sciences 34
Astronomy & Astrophysics 30
Materials Sciences 9

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