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Chemistry in Oregon

Chemistry Schools in Oregon

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

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a chemistry major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 12,570 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,217,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Oregon

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $76,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 3 colleges in Oregon that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,543. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,894. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. A typical student attending Portland State University will pay a net price of $16,281.

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Chemistry Careers in OR

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Chemists 19% $69,930
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260
High School Teachers 9% $71,910

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