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Chemistry in Texas

Chemistry Schools in Texas

1,150 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Chemistry is the 47th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 217
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 217
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 217
Master’s Degree 138

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.8%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Texas

There are 126,860 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 Texas

Chemistry grads earn an average of $87,490 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,257.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850.

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Rice University

Houston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,244. 93% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,048.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $12,911. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,911. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending UTEP will pay a net price of $10,061. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Chemistry Careers in TX

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 29% $50,860
Chemists 17% $78,810
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Geological & Earth Sciences 279
Physics 252
Atmospheric Sciences 21
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11
Materials Sciences 10

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