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Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 229 students earned their Chemistry degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125
Master’s Degree 104

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.6%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 65,220 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 Pennsylvania

Chemistry grads earn an average of $77,250 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. 57% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 78% of students get financical aid.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Carnegie Mellon grads earn an average salary of $87,824. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,775.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,383. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Scranton. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

Chemistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 16% $46,900
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 9% $66,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $88,720
Environmental Science Professors 6% $83,020
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Chemists 3% $71,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physics 196
Geological & Earth Sciences 59
Materials Sciences 58
Astronomy & Astrophysics 16
Atmospheric Sciences 15

View all majors related to Chemistry

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