Chemistry Schools in California
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in California
279,240 people in the state and 2,222,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Chemistry.
Wages for Chemistry Jobs in California
A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $126,537, compared to a typical salary of $94,668 nationwide.
Most Popular Chemistry Programs in CA
There are 29 colleges in California that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,612 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,312 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,115 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $102,669 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,813 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $62,831 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,692 a year. With an admission rate of 39%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.
Chemistry Careers in CA
Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 14% | $80,685 |
| Chemical Technicians | 12% | $60,181 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 11% | $83,485 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 10% | $110,931 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 9% | $85,117 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 9% | $132,227 |
| Industrial Ecologists | 9% | $83,212 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 8% | $61,002 |
| Data Scientists | 8% | $106,295 |
| Food Science Technicians | 7% | $100,898 |
| Climate Change Policy Analysts | 7% | $46,198 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 7% | $69,509 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,622 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2,661 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 1,341 |
| Materials Sciences | 650 |
| Other Physical Science | 422 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 39 |
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