Chemistry, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field has wide application in industry and research. It also provides relatively large potential opportunities for post-college careers. (See our bachelor’s rankings list on biology and related topics for another STEM field, and see our School Rankings page for additional topics.)
Below, we’ve compiled a partial list of occupations, as well as sectors/ industries/ organizations that have shown the need for graduates of a degree in chemistry or closely related topics. The list combines our own suggestions, as well as roles mentioned in the 15 colleges and universities that have ranked in this article for affordability in bachelor’s degrees in these topics. Some of the occupations below may require studies beyond a bachelor’s degree, including special certificates, professional certification, or in some cases, a master’s or doctoral degree. This is only a partial list.
- biochemist
- business executive
- chemical engineer
- chemical lab technician
- chemical researcher – academic
- chemical researcher – agriculture
- chemical researcher – petroleum
- chemical researcher – pharmaceuticals
- chemical researcher – plastics
- chemist – academic labs
- chemist – government
- chemist – private industry
- chiropractor
- clinical chemist
- clinical lab technologist
- conservationist
- criminologist
- dentist
- drug analyst/ assayer
- chemical entrepreneur
- environmental analyst
- environmental consultant
- environmental scientist
- food/drug inspector
- forensic chemist
- forensic scientist
- geochemist
- hydrologist
- lawyer – environmental
- lawyer – IP (intellectual property)
- lawyer – patents
- lecturer – science, community college
- manager – health and safety policies
- manager – chemical
- manager – pharmaceutical
- marketer – chemical
- marketer – pharmaceutical
- materials scientist
- medical doctor / physician
- mineralogist
- optometrist
- osteopath
- petroleum inspector
- pharmaceutical sales representative
- pharmacist
- pharmacologist
- pharmacy
- physical therapy
- science writer
- scientific lab work – biochemical
- scientific lab work – chemical
- scientific lab work – materials science
- scientific lab work – molecular life science
- scientific lab work – pharmaceutical
- teacher – science, high school
- technical sales representative
- technical writer
- toxicologist
- veterinarian
- veterinary medicine
Data on job growth for the 2014-2024 period for some of the above or related careers are profiled in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). A sampling of relevant occupational profiles are linked to below:
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists: 11%
- Agricultural and Food Scientists: 5%
- Chemists and Materials Scientists: 3%
- Chemical Engineers: 2%
- Chemical Technicians: 2%
If you are interested in a career in chemistry or related fields, this rankings list of relevant bachelor’s degrees may help you find a suitable college or university. This list continues our series of “Affordable Schools” for various bachelor’s degree programs. A summary of available data follows the Notes section.
NOTES:
- As accreditation can change or only be valid regionally, please verify accreditation of any college to which you are planning to apply.
- See the “Methodology” section of the ranking list article 15 of the Most Affordable Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing for an explanation of the process we use to rank colleges in each list.
- NCES data is subject to change and some of these “affordable degrees” guides may use more recent data than described in the Methodology.
- For the full list of programs covered to date, please check our School Rankings page.
Statistics Summary
This is a summary of data available for the colleges/ universities mentioned in this college rankings list for bachelor’s of Chemistry or related degree programs.
- Yearly net price range: $1,640 – $6,256 (avg. for all students per school after discounts/ financial aid).
- In-state tuition range: $3,982 – $7,259.
- Out-of-state tuition range: $12,038 – $18,389.
- Lowest in-state: Dalton State College.
- Lowest out-of-state: Dalton State College.
- Graduation rate range: 16-56%.
- Transfer-out rate range: 2-39%.
- Highest graduation rate: Calstate Fullerton.
- Lowest transfer-out rate: five of six Calstate schools (except Fullerton, which is at 3%).
- Student population range: 904-38,128.
- Undergrad population range: 904-32,726.
- Largest # students: Calstate Fullerton.
- Largest # undergrad: Calstate Fullerton.
- Oldest school: Elizabeth City State University (est. 1891).
- Youngest school: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (est. 2013).
- # states covered: 6.
- States covered: California (6); Georgia; New York (2); North Carolina; Oklahoma (2); Texas (3).
Alphabetical list of schools covered in this ranking:
- California State University-Bakersfield (Bakersfield, California) aka Calstate Bakersfield
- California State University-Dominguez Hills (Carson, California) aka Calstate Dominguez Hills
- California State University-Fresno (Fresno, California) aka Calstate Fresno
- California State University-Fullerton (Fullerton, California) aka Calstate Fullerton
- California State University-Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California) aka Calstate LA
- California State University-San Bernardino (San Bernardino, California) aka Calstate San Bernadino
- CUNY Lehman College (Bronx, New York) aka Lehman College
- CUNY York College (Jamaica, New York) aka York College, City University of New York
- Dalton State College (Dalton, Georgia)
- East Central University (Ada, Oklahoma)
- Elizabeth City State University (Elizabeth City, North Carolina)
- Texas A & M International University (Laredo, Texas)
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (Chickasha, Oklahoma)
- University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, Texas)
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, Texas)
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15: Dalton State College
Dalton State College (DSC) is a public college established in 1963 as Dalton Junior College. DSC is part of the University System of Georgia and is located in Dalton, Georgia.
DSC offers two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s majors and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry provides students with a strong base of knowledge and the skills on how to effectively use the scientific method. This means they can succeed in academic, healthcare/ medical, scientific, or technical careers. The BS requires 121-122 semester-hours, with 30 for upper-level required Chemistry courses. Another 6-9 credits are required in upper-level Chemistry electives. They include such options as:
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Textile Chemistry
Another 16-18 hours are for Chemistry/ science electives, including a Chemistry Internship option. For those who want to teach high school, DSC offers a BS in Chemistry, Secondary Certification Option. It requires 127-128 hours, with 30 for upper-level Chemistry courses and 36 for Education courses, including a full-time teaching assignment. Finally, students in other majors can study Chemistry via DSC’s 15-hour minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 16%.
- Transfer-out rate: 10%.
- In-state tuition: $3,982.
- Out-of-state tuition: $12,038.
- Yearly average net price: $6,256.
- Student population: 4854.
- # undergraduates: 4854.
- Campus setting: City: Small.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.
14: East Central University
East Central University (ECU) is a public university established in 1909 as East Central State Normal School. It’s located in Ada, Oklahoma.
ECU offers two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs and one minor. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for a wide variety of careers. Some of the careers require advanced study. These include:
- clinical lab technologist
- conservationist
- drug analyst
- environmental analyst
- forensic chemist
- hydrologist
- lab scientist
- materials scientist
- mineralogist
- petroleum inspector
- pharma sales rep
- toxicologist.
The BS requires 124 credit-hours, with 16-21 for a required minor and 37-38 for Chemistry courses. Electives include such options as:
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Biochemistry Lab
- Individual Study in Chemistry
- Instrumental Analysis
- Organic Chemistry
- Quantitative Analysis
For those who want to teach high school, ECU offers BS in Chemistry – Teacher Certification Concentration. It requires 129-131 hours, with 30 for the Chemistry major and 30 for the Professional Education minor. Finally, students in other majors can study Chemistry via ECU’s 16-hour Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 34%.
- Transfer-out rate: 31%.
- In-state tuition: $5,599.
- Out-of-state tuition: $13,512.
- Yearly average net price: $6,058.
- Student population: 4428.
- # undergraduates: 3637.
- Campus setting: Town: Remote.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.
13: California State University-San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a public university established in 1965 as San Bernardino-Riverside State College. CSUSB is part of the California State University system. It’s located in San Bernardino, California.
CSUSB offers two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs (with five options) and one minor. Those five options provide a wealth of career paths. Some of these require advanced study. These include:
- assayer
- biochemist
- chemical lab technician
- clinical chemist
- criminologist
- dentist
- environmental scientist
- food/ drug inspector
- geochemist
- pharmacologist
- physician
- teacher
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – ACS Certified Option requires 180 units, with 56 for upper-division (UD) Chemistry courses. The 180-181 unit BS in Chemistry – Biochemistry Option requires 47-51 units UD Chem and 10 units UD Biology. The 180-unit Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry – Chemistry Option requires 41 units UD Chem. The 180-unit BA in Chemistry – Biochemistry Option requires 33-35 units UD Chem and 5 units UD Biology. Finally, the 196-198 unit BA in Chemistry – Integrated Teaching Track requires 30 units UD Chem and Natural Science, and 46 units UD Teacher Education. Finally, students in other majors can study Chemistry via CSUSB’s 56-61 unit minor.
- Graduation rate: 48%.
- Transfer-out rate: 2%.
- In-state tuition: $6,550.
- Out-of-state tuition: $17,710.
- Yearly average net price: $5,993.
- Student population: 18952.
- # undergraduates: 16743.
- Campus setting: City: Midsize.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.
12: University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public college established in 1908 as the Oklahoma College for Women. USAO’s main campus is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 45 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, OK.
USAO’s Chemistry-related program offerings are similar to its other sciences:
- a Bachelor’s program
- a teaching option
- a minor
Its Bachelor of Science in Chemistry prepares students for a wide array of career possibilities. These include working for companies involved in:
- biochemistry
- chemical engineering
- chemistry
- geochemistry
You can also continue on to professional studies that lead to healthcare- or medical-related careers. You can also pursue additional studies that lead to careers in:
- business
- environmental consulting
- government
- law
The BS requires at least 124 credit-hours with 26-28 for science support courses and 41 for the required Chemistry core. Also, USAO’s 140-hour BS in Biology with Teacher Certification helps students obtain a grade 6-12 state Teaching Certificate in Chemistry (and/ or other sciences). Finally, students in other majors can study Chemistry via USAO’s 20-hour Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 46%.
- Transfer-out rate: 35%.
- In-state tuition: $6,270.
- Out-of-state tuition: $15,210.
- Yearly average net price: $5,884.
- Student population: 904.
- # undergraduates: 904.
- Campus setting: Town: Distant.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.
11: CUNY York College
York College is a public, senior college established in 1966 as part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. York is located in Jamaica, Queens, NY (the Jamaica neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City, NY), about five miles north of John F. Kennedy International Airport.
York offers three Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry has two tracks and prepares students for a wide array of career paths. These include careers in:
- industry or government labs
- graduate studies in Chemistry or a related field
- professional studies in dentistry, medicine, or other healthcare-related fields
The BS requires 120 credits with 39 credits for required courses, including:
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
The Chemistry Track requires 16 credits and an Independent Study capstone. The Biochemistry Track requires 27-28.5 credits. Finally, York has three other Chemistry-related programs:
- its 15-16 credit Minor in Chemistry
- the 120-credit BS in Chemistry Childhood Education
- the 120-credit BS in Chemistry/ Education (7-12).
- Graduation rate: 29%.
- Transfer-out rate: 39%.
- In-state tuition: $6,396.
- Out-of-state tuition: $13,206.
- Yearly average net price: $5,856.
- Student population: 8493.
- # undergraduates: 8438.
- Campus setting: City: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: No.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.
10: California State University-Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is a public university established in 1965 as California State College, Bakersfield. It is part of the California State University system. Its main campus is in Bakersfield, California.
CSUB offers a single Chemistry-related Bachelor’s program (with four options), a teaching option, and one minor. The foundational Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students primarily for advanced studies in a healthcare or medical-related field, such as:
- chiropractic
- dentistry
- physical therapy
- veterinary medicine
It requires 120 units, with 50 for Chemistry courses. Some of these include:
- Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
- Research Methods in Chemistry
- Senior Seminar in Chemistry
The ACS Certification option is for students who want to become professional chemists or continue on to graduate studies. The Concentration in Management and Marketing is for those who seek management or marketing roles in chemical, pharmaceutical, or related companies. The Concentration in Occupational Safety and Health Management is for those who want to manage the health and safety policies of these companies. Finally, CSUB has two other Chemistry-related options:
- a 16-unit Minor in Chemistry
- the BS in Natural Sciences – Primary Concentration in Chemistry teacher preparation program.
- Graduation rate: 41%.
- Transfer-out rate: 2%.
- In-state tuition: $6,792.
- Out-of-state tuition: $17,952.
- Yearly average net price: $5,690.
- Student population: 8720.
- # undergraduates: 7635.
- Campus setting: City: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.
9: University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public university established in 1914 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. Today UTEP is part of the University of Texas System. It’s located in El Paso, Texas.
UTEP offers two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs, a Fast Track option, two teaching options, and a minor. The ACS-approved Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for a wide variety of career opportunities, including: becoming a chemical researcher in an academic, industrial, or national lab working in:
- agriculture
- petroleum studies
- pharmaceuticals
- plastics
- Or, it can prepare students for additional studies that lead to careers as an environmental scientist, forensic scientist, or materials scientist. The BS requires 120 credit-hours (approx. 35 courses), with 47 for Chemistry courses and 10 for a Field of Study. Students in UTEP’s Fast Track Program can count graduate courses toward both the BS and an MS in Chemistry. The BS can also lead to a teaching career when taken with the Concentration in 7-12 Physical Science or 7-12 Science. UTEP’s remaining Chemistry-related programs are its 120-hour Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (with Pre-Medical or Pre-Dental Concentration options) and a 19-hour Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 38%.
- Transfer-out rate: 31%.
- In-state tuition: $7,259.
- Out-of-state tuition: $18,389.
- Yearly average net price: $5,607.
- Student population: 23079.
- # undergraduates: 19817.
- Campus setting: City: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.
8: California State University-Fresno
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is a public, comprehensive university established in 1911 as Fresno State Normal School. It is part of the California State University system. It’s located in Fresno, California.
Fresno State offers three Chemistry related Bachelor’s programs, an additional teaching option, and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is American Chemical Society (ACS) approved. It prepares students for careers as professional chemists or for graduate studies in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The BS requires 120 units, with 46 units of Chemistry courses for the major and 6 units of recommended Chemistry electives. Meanwhile, with its greater emphasis on Biochemistry and Biology, Fresno’s 120-unit Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry prepares students for continued studies in a related field such as:
- Biotechnology or Forensic Science
- the Single Subject Credential (SSC) that leads to becoming a high school Chemistry teacher
- professional studies in such medical/ healthcare fields
Finally, Fresno State’s three other Chemistry-related programs are its 21-unit Minor in Chemistry and two teaching options — the 120-unit BA in Natural Sciences – Chemistry Option and aforementioned SSC in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 52%.
- Transfer-out rate: 2%.
- In-state tuition: $6,299.
- Out-of-state tuition: $17,459.
- Yearly average net price: $5,599.
- Student population: 23179.
- # undergraduates: 20511.
- Campus setting: City: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.
7: California State University-Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a public, comprehensive university established in 1957 as Orange County State College. It is part of the California State University system. Its main campus is in Fullerton, California. some
CSUF offers two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs, one teaching option, and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for careers as:
- practicing chemists
- working in government, industry, or university labs.
The BS requires 120 units with 48 for the major and 9 for a Career Breadth. To qualify for potential ACS certification, students must add an advanced course in instrument analysis to their curriculum. Meanwhile, the 120-unit Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry is for students who plan to become:
- business executives
- IP lawyers
- forensic scientists
- science writers
- technical sales reps
For a deep business focus, CSUF has a Pre-MBA program option that adds a Minor in Business Administration to the BA to prepare students for entry into a special MBA program. Finally, CSUF also has two other undergraduate options:
- 31-unit Single Subject Teaching Credential in Chemistry (7-12)
- 24-unit Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 56%.
- Transfer-out rate: 3%.
- In-state tuition: $6,315.
- Out-of-state tuition: $17,475.
- Yearly average net price: $5,542.
- Student population: 38128.
- # undergraduates: 32726.
- Campus setting: Suburb: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.
6: Texas A & M International University
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university established in 1969 as Texas A&I University at Laredo. TAMIU is part of the Texas A&M University System. It’s located in Laredo, Texas.
TAMIU offers one Chemistry-related Bachelor’s program and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for:
- private- or public-sector careers
- graduate studies in Chemistry or a related science
- professional studies in a health care or medically related field
The BS requires 120 credit-hours with at least 18 for a required minor, 8 for math courses, and 9 for the supporting sciences curriculum. Another 47 hours goes toward Chemistry courses and advanced electives, including such options as:
- Advanced Environmental Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry for the Health Sciences
- Molecular Systems Biology and Chemical Genetics
- Polymer Chemistry; a Senior Chemistry Seminar
- Special Topics in Chemistry
- Finally, for students in other majors who want to study Chemistry, TAMIU offers its 18-hour Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 45%.
- Transfer-out rate: n/a.
- In-state tuition: $6,453.
- Out-of-state tuition: $15,129.
- Yearly average net price: $4,639.
- Student population: 7554.
- # undergraduates: 6741.
- Campus setting: City: Midsize.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.
5: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public university established in 2013 through the merger of the University of Texas Pan American and the University of Texas at Brownsville. UTRGV is part of the University of Texas System. It has multiple locations in the Rio Grande Valley, including one of two main campuses in Edinburg, Texas.
UTRGV offers two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs and one minor. Its ACS-approved Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for:
- careers as chemists
- graduate studies in Chemistry or a related science
- professional studies in dentistry, medicine, optometry, or pharmacy
The BS requires 120 credit-hours with 37 hours of Chemistry courses for the major. Some of these include:
- Analytical Chemistry with a Lab
- Inorganic Chemistry with a Lab
- Instrumental Analysis with a Lab
- Chemistry Capstone
Another 20 hours are required for technical electives. For those who want to become high school teachers, UTRGV offers the ACS-approved BS in Chemistry with a UTeach Certification (7-12) ). It requires 122 credit-hours, with 43 for the major and 21 for the UTeach Certification. Finally, for students in other majors who want to study Chemistry, UTRGV has its 18-hour Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 43%.
- Transfer-out rate: n/a.
- In-state tuition: $5,173.
- Out-of-state tuition: $14,023.
- Yearly average net price: $3,006.
- Student population: 21015.
- # undergraduates: 17858.
- Campus setting: City: Small.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: A+.
4: California State University-Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) is a public, comprehensive university established in 1947 as Los Angeles State College. It is part of the California State University system.
CSULA offers one Chemistry-related Bachelor’s program and four teaching options. The ACS-approved Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry prepares students for graduate studies or careers in:
- education
- government
- laboratories
Lab positions can be within academic, industrial, or scientific labs in such areas as:
- biochemical
- chemical
- materials science
- molecular life science
- pharmaceutical
The BS requires 120 units, including:
- 81 for the major
- 14 for math
- 10 for physics
- 57 for Chemistry courses and electives
Electives include such courses as:
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry: Optical Spectroscopy
- a Cooperative Education placement
- Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Kinetics
- Undergraduate Directed Study;
There is also a Molecular Science Capstone. CSULA also has four options that help lead to teaching careers:
- the 120-unit BS in Natural Science (Teaching Option) with a Chemistry Emphasis
- the 45-47 unit Single Subject Teaching Credential (SSTC)
- two different Supplementary Authorizations in Chemistry for the SSTC (a 20-unit one and a 31-33 unit one).
- Graduation rate: 41%.
- Transfer-out rate: 2%.
- In-state tuition: $6,348.
- Out-of-state tuition: $17,508.
- Yearly average net price: $2,735.
- Student population: 24488.
- # undergraduates: 20681.
- Campus setting: City: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.
3: Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is a public Historically Black College/ University established in 1891. ECSU is part of the University of North Carolina system and is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
ECSU offers one Chemistry related Bachelor’s program and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry (PDF) has three concentrations. Two of them prepare students for graduate studies or careers in Chemistry or a related field. The third is for those pursuing advanced studies in a healthcare-related field. The BS requires 128-129 semester-hours with 50-51 for the major and 11-16 for the concentration. Each option has largely the same curriculum The Chemistry major with no concentration features courses that include Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry II with a Lab.
The Biochemistry Concentration features courses that include:
- Applied Biochemistry
- Biochemistry II
- Cell Biology
The Pre-Health Professions Concentration features courses that include:
- Human Anatomy with a Lab
- Human Physiology
- Medical Terminology
Finally, students in other majors can study Chemistry via ECSU’s 20-hour Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 39%.
- Transfer-out rate: 17%.
- In-state tuition: $4,498.
- Out-of-state tuition: $16,173.
- Yearly average net price: $2,490.
- Student population: 1867.
- # undergraduates: 1805.
- Campus setting: Town: Distant.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: C.
2: CUNY Lehman College
Lehman College is a public college located in the Bronx, New York. It started as part of Hunter College in 1931, joining the City University of New York (CUNY) system in 1967.
Lehman offers four Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs and one minor. Its Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry has options in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Both are approved by the American Chemical Society and prepare students to become researchers in the chemical/ biochemical industry or continue on to graduate studies. Both require at least 120 credits in total, with:
- 76-77 for the Chemistry major
- 80.5 for the Biochemistry Specialization
Lehman’s two Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry options mainly prepare students for careers that utilize the degree as a foundation. These careers include becoming:
- an entrepreneur
- government official
- medical doctor
- science teacher
- technical writer
- veterinarian.
Both options require 120 credits, with 54-59 for the Chemistry major, including 34-37 for Chemistry courses.
Students in other majors can study Chemistry via Lehman’s 13-15 credit Minor in Chemistry.
- Graduation rate: 37%.
- Transfer-out rate: 27%.
- In-state tuition: $6,408.
- Out-of-state tuition: $13,218.
- Yearly average net price: $2,327.
- Student population: 12398.
- # undergraduates: 10326.
- Campus setting: City: Large.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.
1: California State University-Dominguez Hills
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a public university established in 1960 as South Bay State College. It is part of the California State University system and located in Carson, California.
CSUDH has two Chemistry-related Bachelor’s programs and three other options. Its Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is primarily for students who want to pursue graduate studies in Chemistry or a related science. It requires 120-132 units with 79 for the major. CSUDH’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry, meanwhile, is primarily for students who want to pursue additional studies and become:
- business executives
- dentists
- environmental or patent lawyers
- medical doctors
- pharmacists
- science teachers
The BA requires at least 120 units, with 62-64 for the Biochemistry Option and 63 for the General Chemistry option.
CSUDH has three teaching components:
- a 39-50 unit Single Subject Credential
- a 38-unit Specific Chemistry Subject Matter Authorization
- the Subject Matter Preparation Program.
- Graduation rate: 32%.
- Transfer-out rate: 2%.
- In-state tuition: $6,139.
- Out-of-state tuition: $17,299.
- Yearly average net price: $1,640.
- Student population: 14687.
- # undergraduates: 12682.
- Campus setting: City: Small.
- Campus housing avail.: Yes.
- Areavibes.com cost of living score: F.
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