Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Houghton 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 New York colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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Houghton College (Houghton)

100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Houghton 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 Houghton, NY, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Wesleyan affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Houghton College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

Areas of study available at Houghton College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1030 - 1260, or an ACT score between 22 - 27. This school has an admissions rate of 72% of which only 34% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $4,500 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Houghton College Highlanders participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.houghton.edu.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $79150
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $86080

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).