Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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Tennessee Wesleyan College

1245 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN

Tennessee Wesleyan College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Athens, Tennessee, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan College yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Tennessee Wesleyan College. A score between 780 to 980 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Approximately 80% of all applicant were admitted at Tennessee Wesleyan College, with 39% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at twcnet.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Tennessee Wesleyan College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Tennessee Wesleyan College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.twcnet.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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $114860

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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $63450

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).