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Chemistry in Tennessee

Chemistry Schools in Tennessee

370 students earned Chemistry degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Master’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Tennessee

There are 24,440 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 Tennessee

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $75,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 71% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,400.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,267. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,886. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,426. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,643. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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Chemistry Careers in TN

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 18% $50,010
Chemistry Professors 9% $68,940
Chemists 9% $68,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Geological & Earth Sciences 39
Physics 37
Materials Sciences 5
Astronomy & Astrophysics 2

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