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#1

#1 Best College for Environmental Chemistry in the U.S.

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA

At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

940–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$55,031
#2

#2 Best College for Environmental Chemistry in the U.S.

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 134 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

870–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$54,213
#3

#3 Best College for Environmental Chemistry in the U.S.

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 93 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$63,873
#4

#4 Best College for Environmental Chemistry in the U.S.

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,631
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About Environmental Chemistry

A program that focuses on the scientific study of natural systems (air, water, and soil) through the use of chemical techniques and instrumentation, with an emphasis on the movement and fate of pollutants and chemical aspects of contaminant remediation. Includes instruction in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry; aquatic, soil, and atmospheric chemistry; environmental engineering; environmental toxicology; and analytical methods.

California awards the most Bachelors degrees in Environmental Chemistry of all US states with 3 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Environmental Chemistry can expect about 43% percent of their classmates to be women and 57% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Chemistry is $45,700.

Popularity of Environmental Chemistry Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Environmental Chemistry majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Chemists and Natural Sciences Managers. Not only that, Environmental Chemistry graduates may find a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Chemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Environmental Chemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
3 (42%)
Male Students
4 (57%)

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