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Chemistry in Tennessee

Chemistry Schools in Tennessee

365 students earned Chemistry degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 60th most popular major out of a total 395 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Master’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Tennessee

There are 22,260 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $75,430, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,216. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,917. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,267.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,426. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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Chemistry Careers in TN

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Chemistry Professors 9% $68,940
Chemists 9% $68,080

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