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Chemistry in Texas

Chemistry Schools in Texas

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Texas

There are 231,760 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Texas

Chemistry grads earn an average of $86,253 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 15 colleges in Texas that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,060 a year. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#3

Rice University

Houston

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,544 a year. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,979 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,036 a year. The school admits about 72% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,758 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,424 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,893 in their first year after graduation. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,754 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,749 a year. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,210 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,863 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#14

Lamar University

Beaumont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,267 a year. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,105 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in TX

Some of the careers Chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Chemical Technicians 12% $60,181
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $85,117
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Food Science Technicians 7% $100,898
Climate Change Policy Analysts 7% $46,198
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $69,509

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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