Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Lafayette 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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Lafayette College

501 Vine St, Scranton, PA

Lafayette 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 Easton, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 2,400 students enroll at Lafayette College yearly.

Areas of study available at Lafayette College include but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Engineering
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Lafayette College. Scores between 26 to 31 on the ACT or 1790 to 2060 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 40 percent of which only 28 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $45,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,300 per year. Lafayette College may provide financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Lafayette College "Leopards" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lafayette.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $70890

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).