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Chemistry in Kentucky

Chemistry Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 202 students earned their Chemistry degrees in KY.

In this state, Chemistry is the 77th most popular major out of a total 375 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.4%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Kentucky

13,360 people in the state and 1,217,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Kentucky

Chemistry grads earn an average of $68,760 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,277. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,329.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $10,158. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,072. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chemistry Careers in KY

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 9% $62,090
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Chemists 2% $67,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Forensic Chemistry 5

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