by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 58 U.S. colleges awarded 574 degrees and certificates in Other Chemistry. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 83% of graduates. College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Other Chemistry Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $46,311 one year after completing, rising to $74,187 after four years.
A major in Other Chemistry covers Chemistry, Other. Any Instructional Program In Chemistry Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other chemistry is a popular field of study, with 574 degrees awarded annually. 58 colleges award other chemistry degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 82.
By level, the 574 awards include 2 certificates, 6 associate degrees, 474 bachelor’s degrees, 53 master’s degrees and 39 doctorates.
Women earned 53% of other chemistry degrees and certificates in the latest year (306 of 574). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (234) and Hispanic or Latino (105), and international students earned 59.
College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Other Chemistry Schools ranking, including 20 for bachelor’s degrees, 6 for master’s degrees and 8 for doctorates. It also ranks other chemistry schools within 10 states. In all, 58 colleges offer other chemistry programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Chemistry Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other chemistry credential is the bachelor’s degree: 474 of the 574 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other chemistry call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other chemistry degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 474 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 53 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 39 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other chemistry, at 37.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 37.7% |
| Master’s degree | 19.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 13.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 12.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.8% |
| Some college courses | 3.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Other Chemistry, with an average median salary of $110,432; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Clinical Project Manager, Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager and Clinical Study Manager.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other chemistry, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 398,348 | 7.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Chemists | 91,666 | 3.1% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Other Chemistry graduates earn a median $46,311 one year after completing their program, $74,187 after four years and $72,061 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,311 |
| 4 years | $74,187 |
| 5 years | $72,061 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other chemistry is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
| Chemists | $59,779 |
Other Chemistry has 10 similar majors in the Physical Sciences field, which together award 19,287 degrees a year; the largest are Chemistry, General (18,718), Forensic Chemistry (363) and Polymer Chemistry (72). Browse all Physical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 18,718 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 363 |
| Polymer Chemistry | 72 |
| Chemical Physics | 44 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 38 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 21 |
| Organic Chemistry | 9 |
| Physical Chemistry | 9 |
| Theoretical Chemistry | 9 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
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