Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Delaware Valley 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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Delaware Valley College

901 S Media Line Rd, Media, PA

Delaware Valley College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Delaware Valley College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Delaware Valley College offers:

• Agriculture Operations
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1340 - 1660 on the SAT, or 20 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 74 percent of which only 35 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at delval.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,400 annually. Some students at Delaware Valley College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Delaware Valley College Aggies participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Delaware Valley 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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $169520
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $140610
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $194390

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $70350
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $85610

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).