Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Saint Francis University 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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Saint Francis University

1400 Montgomery Ave, Rosemont, PA

Saint Francis University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Loretto, PA, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 2,400 students enroll at Saint Francis University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Francis University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 910 - 1140 on the SAT and in a range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 77% of which only 33% chose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,300 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Saint Francis University has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.francis.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Francis University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).