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Chemistry in Colorado

Chemistry Schools in Colorado

333 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 59th most popular major in the state out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Master’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Colorado

There are 23,990 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $77,250, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,512.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,971. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,465. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,782. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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Chemistry Careers in CO

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 35% $62,870
Chemistry Professors 30% $76,180
Chemists 21% $72,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Physics 101
Geological & Earth Sciences 86
Atmospheric Sciences 36
Astronomy & Astrophysics 13
Materials Sciences 5

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