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Chemistry Schools in California

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

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) 359
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 359
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 359
Master’s Degree 248

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 37.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,240. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,768. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 60% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Caltech. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $129,420 after graduation.

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
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Chemists 10% $79,990
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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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