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About Physical Chemistry

A program that focuses on the scientific study of understanding and predicting the behavior of chemical systems ranging from nuclear particles to atoms, molecules, clusters, biological materials and macroscopic assemblies. Includes instruction in quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, reaction dynamics, group theory, collision theory, and polymer science.

For all the 4 degrees granted in Physical Chemistry annually, the majority of them are Doctors degree research scholarship. Of the 3 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 67% percent identify as men and 33% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the country study Physical Chemistry, Iowa has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Physical Chemistry is $45,700.

Popularity of Physical Chemistry Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Physical Chemistry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Physical Chemistry majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Chemists, Natural Sciences Managers and Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Physical Chemistry graduates may find a top paying job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Physical Chemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Physical Chemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
3
Female Students
1 (33%)
Male Students
2 (66%)
White (2, 67%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 33%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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