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Chemistry Schools in South Carolina

44 students earned Chemistry degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemistry major is the 47th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a chemistry major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in South Carolina

18,080 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 South Carolina

Chemistry grads earn an average of $72,970 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in South Carolina that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year. This public school has an average net price of $21,262.

#3

Furman University

Greenville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

Chemistry Careers in SC

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $41,810
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Chemistry Professors 10% $63,580
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $75,290
Chemists 7% $63,530
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Physics 24
Geological & Earth Sciences 17
Other Physical Science 4

View all majors related to Chemistry

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