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Chemistry Schools in Florida

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

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 56th most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105
Master’s Degree 85

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Florida

There are 57,950 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 Florida

Chemistry grads earn an average of $67,800 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $46,098.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,126. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Chemistry Careers in FL

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 22% $51,650
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Environmental Science Professors 18% $78,200
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $93,420
Chemists 18% $62,400
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $49,500
Chemistry Professors 14% $86,330
High School Teachers 14% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Physics 125
Geological & Earth Sciences 113
Atmospheric Sciences 24
Astronomy & Astrophysics 12
Materials Sciences 5

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