Chemistry Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Chemistry is offered at 1,185 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Chemistry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.0% of Chemistry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 19,434 students earned theirChemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,017 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,590 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,151 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Chemistry of $61,499 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,286 |
| 4 years | $61,499 |
| 5 years | $72,069 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 72.0% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 12.0% |
| International Students | 4 | 16.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,380 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Chemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 255 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 218 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 195 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 186 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 151 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 144 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in Chemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 134 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 132 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 131 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Chemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 126 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Chemistry. This school awarded 123 graduate certificates in Chemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Chemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chemistry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 18,323 |
| Chemistry, Other | 540 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 367 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 83 |
| Chemical Physics | 41 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemistry that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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