Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Ithaca 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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Ithaca College

128 Broadway Rte 110, Amityville, NY

Ithaca College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ithaca, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Ithaca College has an annual student enrollment of over six thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to IC. Scores in a range of 23 - 28 on the ACT or 1570 - 1880 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of 68% of which only 18% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $39,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $7,600 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for Ithaca College is the "Bombers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available may include:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ithaca.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

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

• 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).