Mississippi · Chemistry

Best Chemistry institutions in Mississippi, ranked by earnings

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
15
offering CIP 40.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
123
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$35,132
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,096
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
47%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Chemists
$87,500
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Mississippi
University Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,1322472%$26,219

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 Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
170
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$87,500
median $78,260
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Chemistry programs in Mississippi.

Which Chemistry program in Mississippi has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Mississippi tops the list at $35,132. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Chemists earn in Mississippi?+

The average annual wage for Chemists in Mississippi is $87,500 (median $78,260), across about 170 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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