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Chemistry Schools in New York

391 students earned Chemistry degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 58th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 191
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 170
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 170
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 170
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New York

In this state, there are 89,310 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New York

Chemistry grads earn an average of $85,590 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 65% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,340. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. This public school has an average net price of $19,262. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,773 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $56,213 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

Chemistry Careers in NY

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $63,790
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Chemists 12% $76,750
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Physics 379
Geological & Earth Sciences 185
Materials Sciences 90
Astronomy & Astrophysics 33
General Physical Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 13

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