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Chemistry Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 29 students earned their Chemistry degrees in RI.

A Chemistry major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 20.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.7%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Rhode Island

5,120 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $85,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

In their early career, Brown grads earn an average salary of $60,341. 92% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Brown will pay a net price of $29,544.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

Chemistry Careers in RI

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Chemists 15% $81,710
Chemistry Professors 13% $92,010
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $107,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Geological & Earth Sciences 42
Physics 40

View all majors related to Chemistry

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