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Chemistry Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 30 students earned their Chemistry degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 113 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 56.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in South Dakota

There are 4,110 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 South Dakota

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $62,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,578.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,389.

Chemistry Careers in SD

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 33% $51,740
Chemists 14% $58,370
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $58,950
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $76,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Physics 10
Materials Sciences 4
Atmospheric Sciences 2
Geological & Earth Sciences 2

View all majors related to Chemistry

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