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Chemistry in California

Chemistry Schools in California

3,179 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Chemistry is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 417
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 417
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 417
Master’s Degree 277

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.8%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in California

149,400 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 California

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $15,069.

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88 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 68% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,462.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $15,482. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students get financical aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

An average student at Caltech will pay a net price of $16,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Caltech.

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Chemistry Careers in CA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 15% $80,260
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Chemists 10% $79,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Physics 483
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Materials Sciences 95
Astronomy & Astrophysics 67
Atmospheric Sciences 36
General Physical Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 1

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