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Chemistry in Rhode Island

Chemistry Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 96 students earned their Chemistry degrees in RI.

A Chemistry major is the 69th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 4,740 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,217,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $85,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,157. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Salve Regina. This private school has an average net price of $36,456. 100% of students get financical aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $39,683.

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#6

Providence College

Providence
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

An average student at Providence will pay a net price of $41,767. 82% of students get financical aid. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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Chemistry Careers in RI

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Chemists 15% $81,710
Chemistry Professors 13% $92,010
High School Teachers 3% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Environmental Chemistry 2
Chemical Physics 1
Forensic Chemistry 1

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