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Chemistry in Washington

Chemistry Schools in Washington

Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Washington

There are 51,270 people in the state and 2,222,680 people in the nation working in Chemistry jobs.

Chemistry Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Washington

Chemistry grads earn an average of $126,866 in the state and $94,668 nationwide.

Chemistry Wages Nationwide vs. WA

There are 3 colleges in Washington that offer Chemistry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,990 in their first year after graduation. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,723 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,447 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Chemistry Careers in WA

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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View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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