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#1

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

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

At Beloit College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Beloit College grants 25 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$55,313
#2

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

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Annually, Juniata College awards around 44 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$59,849
#3

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

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 135 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

870–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$54,213
#4

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

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Construction Management, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$63,873
#5

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

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Illinois Institute of Technology grants 111 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$47,166
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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.

Rhode Island 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 71% percent of their classmates to be women and 29% 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.
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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
5 (71%)
Male Students
2 (28%)

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