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Chemistry Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 86 students earned their Chemistry degrees in WA.

In this state, Chemistry is the 42nd most popular major out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Master’s Degree 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.3%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Washington

22,760 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Washington

Chemistry grads earn an average of $84,200 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $17,070.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

Chemistry Careers in WA

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 25% $76,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Forensic Science Technicians 10% $58,920
Chemists 10% $80,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Physics 74
Geological & Earth Sciences 57
Atmospheric Sciences 21
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8

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