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Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 35 students earned their Chemistry degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 37th most popular major in the state out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.7%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Mississippi

There are 10,000 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 Mississippi

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $78,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. 62% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,704 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

Chemistry Careers in MS

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $79,140
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,790
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Physics 18

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