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Chemistry in Alabama

Chemistry Schools in Alabama

288 students earned Chemistry degrees in Alabama in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 57th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Master’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Alabama

There are 18,520 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 Alabama

Chemistry grads earn an average of $76,220 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,297. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,240. 96% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,755.

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Chemistry Careers in AL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 12% $50,840
Chemistry Professors 8% $75,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Physics 34
Other Physical Science 16
Geological & Earth Sciences 12
Atmospheric Sciences 4
Materials Sciences 2

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