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Chemistry in Kentucky

Chemistry Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 20,480 people employed in jobs related to a Chemistry degree, compared to 2,222,680 nationwide.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $70,362, compared to a typical salary of $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,393 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in KY

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Chemical Technicians 12% $60,181
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $85,117
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Climate Change Policy Analysts 7% $46,198
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $69,509

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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