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Chemistry in Virginia

Chemistry Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Virginia

There are 62,260 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Chemistry grad in the state is $98,519, compared to a typical salary of $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Virginia offering Chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,873 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemistry Careers in VA

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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