Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Chemistry in Alabama

Find Schools Near

Chemistry Schools in Alabama

55 students earned Chemistry degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 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) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Master’s Degree 25

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
undefined

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.

undefined

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Alabama

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

undefined

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. 67% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UAH will pay a net price of $17,208.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Chemistry Careers in AL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 17% $0
Forensic Science Technicians 12% $50,840
Chemistry Professors 8% $75,010
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $60,220
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $80,620
High School Teachers 3% $51,440

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

View all majors related to Chemistry

View Nationwide Chemistry Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.