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Chemistry Schools in Georgia

142 students earned Chemistry degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Master’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 39.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.7%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 31,070 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Georgia

Chemistry grads earn an average of $72,860 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,633 a year. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Graduates earn an average $48,858 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,170. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,250 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $18,522.

Chemistry Careers in GA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $46,230
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $75,940
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Chemists 10% $82,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Physics 56
Geological & Earth Sciences 33
General Physical Sciences 7
Materials Sciences 2

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