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Chemistry Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 179 students earned their Chemistry degrees in NC.

A Chemistry major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 84

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 38,420 people employed in jobs related to a chemistry degree, compared to 1,333,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in North Carolina

Chemistry grads earn an average of $69,130 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. In their early career, UNC Chapel Hill grads earn an average salary of $51,002.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,136.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid.

#4

Duke University

Durham
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. Graduates earn an average $41,603 after graduation. 81% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,963 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. This public school has an average net price of $11,629.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924. 72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

#8

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

Chemistry Careers in NC

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $44,720
Chemists 14% $71,960
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Environmental Science Professors 12% $65,430
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $75,380
Chemistry Professors 10% $71,450
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physics 139
Geological & Earth Sciences 67
Other Physical Science 47
Materials Sciences 9

View all majors related to Chemistry

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