University of Kansas (University of Kansas) - Chemistry

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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 Kansas schools that offer a chemistry degree. Students at University of Kansas 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 Kansas for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Kansas Degree Level Breakdown For The Chemistry Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
All Students	45	34	2	9

By Gender

University of Kansas Student Gender Breakdown For The Chemistry Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Male	25	21	1	3
Female	20	13	1	6

By Race

University of Kansas Student Racial Breakdown For The Chemistry Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
American Indian	1	1	-	-
Black	1	1	-	-
Asian	6	5	-	1
Hispanic	3	2	-	1
White	30	23	2	5
Unknown	4	2	-	2

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.

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.

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 Kansas

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4-Year Colleges and Universities


Baker University
Baldwin City, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS 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: 8
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Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Emporia State University
Emporia, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Friends University
Wichita, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 22
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Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Mcpherson College
McPherson, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Midamerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Newman University
Wichita, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 19
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Southwestern College
Winfield, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Sterling College
Sterling, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000
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Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Washburn University
Topeka, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Wichita State University
Wichita, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 44
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Community Colleges


Allen Community College
Iola, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Labette Community College
Parsons, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Seward County Community College and Area Technical School
Liberal, KS Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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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

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