by our College Data Analytics TeamOther Chemistry was the 504th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 710 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 8.3% increase in other chemistry degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 651.
This year's Best Other Chemistry Schools ranking compares 19 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom other chemistry rankings further below.
A major in other chemistry prepares you for careers in which understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents is crucial. Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems and using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems are all required skills for careers related to this major.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. In addition to these basic other chemistry program qualifications, to serve in some other chemistry careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
There are various different levels of other chemistry degrees. Other Chemistry programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest other chemistry degree you can get. Different other chemistry degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A bachelor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to other chemistry, with approximately 43.4% of workers getting one. People currently working in careers related to other chemistry tend obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43.9% |
| Master’s Degree | 19.8% |
| Doctoral Degree | 16.4% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 13.1% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 4.9% |
98.4% of other chemistry workers have at least a bachelor's. See the chart below for the most common degree level workers in other chemistry have received.
The education level required is different depending on the other chemistry career you are seeking.
Want a job when you graduate with your other chemistry degree? Other Chemistry careers are expected to grow 8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to other chemistry.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Chemists | 94,000 | 6.5% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 62,300 | 9.9% |
| Chemistry Professors | 28,900 | 9.9% |
As you might expect, salaries for other chemistry graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for other chemistry graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers other chemistry grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $139,680 |
| Chemistry Professors | $92,360 |
| Chemists | $83,850 |
With over 108 different other chemistry degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased other chemistry school rankings to help you with this.
Other Chemistry is one of 11 different types of Chemistry programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 20,056 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 247 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 101 |
| Chemical Physics | 45 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 34 |
