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Major Overview for Chemistry, General

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Overview for Chemistry, General

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.

Careers for Chemistry, General Majors

A major in Chemistry, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Chemistry, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Chemistry, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
110
(3.3%)
Highly Selective$17,225
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
101
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$15,730
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
101
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
97
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$19,386
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
95
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$13,430
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
91
(1.3%)
Minimally Selective$20,526
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
91
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$13,417
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
88
(1.0%)
Highly Selective$11,217
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
78
(1.2%)
Most Selective$22,247
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
65
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$17,046
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.