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Chemistry in Texas

Chemistry Schools in Texas

1,115 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 42nd most popular major in the state out of a total 605 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 210
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 210
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 210
Master’s Degree 138

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.6%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Texas

There are 119,900 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 Texas

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $87,490, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $20,257.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,900.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,850. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Rice University

Houston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,091.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,987. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. A typical student attending UT Arlington will pay a net price of $14,244. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. This public school has an average net price of $10,061.

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Chemistry Careers in TX

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Chemists 17% $78,810
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Organic Chemistry 3
Theoretical Chemistry 1

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