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Chemistry Schools in District of Columbia

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

A Chemistry major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a chemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.5%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in District of Columbia

There are 7,130 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 District of Columbia

Chemistry grads earn an average of $100,940 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU.

#3

American University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,088. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year.

#4

Howard University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. 77% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

Chemistry Careers in DC

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $96,310
Chemistry Professors 10% $70,450
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $118,400
Chemists 0% $124,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physics 35
Materials Sciences 5
Atmospheric Sciences 3

View all majors related to Chemistry

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