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#1

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

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$20,928

Median Starting Salary

$55,776
#2

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$57,440
#3

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

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,161

Median Starting Salary

$53,046
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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.

Wisconsin awards the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Environmental Chemistry of all US states with 3 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Environmental Chemistry can expect about 33% percent of their classmates to be women and 67% 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 Chemists, Natural Sciences Managers and Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Environmental Chemistry graduates may find a high salary job, such as Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Chemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
6
Female Students
2 (33%)
Male Students
4 (66%)

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