Environmental Chemistry

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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

5

SAT Score

940–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$55,031

#2

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

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 94 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

4

SAT Score

1,140–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$63,873

#3

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

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 79 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$53,559

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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 5 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Environmental Chemistry can expect about 80% percent of their classmates to be women and 20% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Environmental Chemistry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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.

Student Demographics

Total Students
10
Female Students
8 (80%)
Male Students
2 (20%)

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