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Chemistry Schools in Texas

331 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 198
Master’s Degree 132
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.4%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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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
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,742 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350.

#4

Rice University

Houston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,076.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

In their early career, UT Rio Grande Valley grads earn an average salary of $35,955. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, UT Dallas grads earn an average salary of $52,187. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,509. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,852 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,549. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

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
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Chemists 17% $78,810
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Environmental Science Professors 14% $82,600
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240

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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