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Chemistry in North Carolina

Chemistry Schools in North Carolina

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

In this state, Chemistry is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 91
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 91
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 91
Master’s Degree 73

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 33,530 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,217,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $77,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,442. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,563. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State.

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Duke University

Durham
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,907. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#8

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $34,720. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,018. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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Chemistry Careers in NC

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Chemists 14% $71,960
Chemistry Professors 10% $71,450
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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