Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Columbia College – South Carolina 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 South Carolina colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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Columbia College – South Carolina

7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC

Columbia College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Columbia, SC and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Columbia College yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 900 - 1120 for the SAT exam. 69% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,700 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Columbia College participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.columbiasc.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia College – South Carolina 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

Salary & Wages

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $79350

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

Salary & Wages

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $62800

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).