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Chemistry Schools in Kentucky

47 students earned Chemistry degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 48th most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Kentucky

There are 14,730 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Kentucky

Chemistry grads earn an average of $68,760 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 88% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,828. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Graduates earn an average $40,653 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Chemistry Careers in KY

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $47,240
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $70,610
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Chemistry Professors 9% $62,090
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Chemists 2% $67,550
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
23
Physics 15
Geological & Earth Sciences 7

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