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Chemistry in Michigan

Chemistry Schools in Michigan

501 students earned Chemistry degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

A Chemistry major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 290
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 107
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 107
Master’s Degree 95
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.8%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Michigan

There are 29,820 people in the state and 1,217,760 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $79,860, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $16,792. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,449. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at K College will pay a net price of $22,567.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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Hope College

Holland
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,472. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,884. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU.

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#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Alma College

Alma
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,435 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,074. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,630.

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Chemistry Careers in MI

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Chemists 8% $73,470
High School Teachers 6% $62,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Other Chemistry 46
Forensic Chemistry 9
Polymer Chemistry 7
Chemical Physics 1
Environmental Chemistry 1
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