University of Denver (DU) - Chemistry

2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208

Chemistry

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Colorado schools that offer a chemistry degree. Students at University of Denver who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Bachelor
  • Master
  • Doctor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Chemistry Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the chemistry program at the University of Denver for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Denver Degree Level Breakdown For The Chemistry Program
 TotalBachelorMasterDoctor

All Students

76-1

By Gender

University of Denver Student Gender Breakdown For The Chemistry Program
 TotalBachelorMasterDoctor

Male

32-1

Female

44--

By Race

University of Denver Student Racial Breakdown For The Chemistry Program
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American Indian

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Black

----

Asian

----

Hispanic

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White

44--

Unknown

32-1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Natural Sciences Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Annual Salary: $123,350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.30
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.4
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 120%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 49,300
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
  • Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
  • Percent of Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Chemists

Job Description

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of chemists in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Annual Salary: $69,940
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.62
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.8
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 129%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 82,200
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 85,400
  • Percent Job Growth: 3.80%
  • Percent of Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.3%

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of chemistry teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a chemistry degree or program in Colorado

4-Year Colleges and Universities

Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 12
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
Students That Completed This Program: 43
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Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 16
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Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
Students That Completed This Program: 36
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Regis University
Denver, CO
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 9
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United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 5
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
Students That Completed This Program: 37
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 34
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University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
Students That Completed This Program: 22
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 13
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Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011