Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at LaGrange 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 Georgia colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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LaGrange College

700 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA

LaGrange College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lagrange, GA and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculum and daily life at the school. The school enrolls around one thousand students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• History

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 900 to 1100 on the SAT, or 20 to 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 59 percent of which only 31 percent chose to attend.  Additional admissions information can be obtained by reaching out to LC or completing the form on this page today.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,100 for the year. LaGrange College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The mascot for LaGrange College is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at lagrange.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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 850
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $103520

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $76520

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).