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Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts

222 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 138
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 138
Master’s Degree 84

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 44.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Massachusetts

37,190 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Massachusetts

Chemistry grads earn an average of $89,000 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

An average student at MIT will pay a net price of $16,407. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $112,623 a year.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,872.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,858 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#6

Tufts University

Medford
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $37,494. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Chemistry Careers in MA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $105,980
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Environmental Science Professors 12% $83,830
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Chemists 9% $87,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Physics 237
Astronomy & Astrophysics 37
Geological & Earth Sciences 36
Materials Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 5

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