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Chemistry in Pennsylvania

Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 107,150 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Pennsylvania

Chemistry grads earn an average of $89,544 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#6

Haverford College

Haverford

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,752 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in PA

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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