Chemistry Degree

The chemistry degree program at Southeastern Louisiana 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 Louisiana colleges that offer chemistry degrees.

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Southeastern Louisiana University

401 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Southeastern is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately 15,000 students enroll at Southeastern yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southeastern offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Southeastern scored in a range of 20 - 24 on the ACT. This school has an admissions rate of about 43 percent of which only 79 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Southeastern varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,600. Southeastern may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Southeastern has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Chemistry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern Louisiana University 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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $103510

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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $74040

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).