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Chemistry Schools in Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Chemistry is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Master’s Degree 40

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.3%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Virginia

There are 34,300 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 Virginia

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $83,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 95% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year. This public school has an average net price of $17,204.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This public school has an average net price of $19,593. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,644 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

Chemistry Careers in VA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $67,470
Physics Postsecondary Professors 16% $72,850
Chemistry Professors 15% $67,070
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Chemists 4% $95,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physics 85
Geological & Earth Sciences 32
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8
Atmospheric Sciences 7
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 2

View all majors related to Chemistry

View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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