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Chemistry in Massachusetts

Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 66,930 people employed in jobs related to a Chemistry degree, compared to 2,222,680 nationwide.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $120,825, compared to a typical salary of $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $109,923 a year. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#5

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,431 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,020 a year. With an admission rate of 21%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,493 a year. The school admits about 35% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in MA

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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