District of Columbia · Chemistry

Best institutions to study Chemistry in District of Columbia

The Chemistry program focuses on the scientific study of matter, including its composition, structure, properties, and behavior. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of chemical reactions…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 40.05
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
97
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,789
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
69%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Chemists
$148,840
BLS OEWS May 2025

7 institutions offering Chemistry in District of Columbia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
2884%$29,789$27,000
2Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit
2770%$48,194
3Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit
2495%$22,242
4American University
Washington Private not-for-profit
875%$30,225
5The Catholic University of America
Washington Private not-for-profit
579%$27,724
6Trinity Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
349%$14,841
7University of the District of Columbia
Washington Public
233%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Chemists (SOC 19-2031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.9%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~6,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$84,150
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingMathematics

What Chemists earn in District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$148,840
median $149,860
Best-paying metro
$144,550
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Chemistry programs in District of Columbia.

How much do Chemists earn in District of Columbia?+

The average annual wage for Chemists in District of Columbia is $148,840 (median $149,860), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Chemistry program?+

The Chemistry program focuses on the scientific study of matter, including its composition, structure, properties, and behavior. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of chemical reactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Chemists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.9% growth with around 6,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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