Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Carleton College offers students a chance to gain instruction on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the process of chemical change, and theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. Students who graduate the chemistry degree program can seek a future in jobs or career paths such as forensic science, chemical engineering, biochemistry, environmental law, metallurgy, teaching, pharmaceuticals, petroleum and natural gas industry, oceanography, and more. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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Carleton College

501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN

Carleton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, which is a predominantly rural area. Carleton College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• History

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1980 to 2260 for the SAT exam and within the range of 29 to 33 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 30 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 34 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at apps.carleton.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $47,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,500 per year. Students enrolled at Carleton College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Carleton College Knights participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.carleton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carleton College offers a bachelor's degree program in chemistry.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Chemists

Description

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chemists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.6% from 2014 to 2024

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).