Chemistry Schools In California

Chemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 121 accredited chemistry schools in California. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of chemistry and chemistry training in California, which includes chemistry training at the following levels:

  • Chemistry Certificate
  • Associates degree in Chemistry
  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry
  • Masters degree in Chemistry
  • PhD degree in Chemistry

Schools

  1. Allan Hancock College

    Allan Hancock College

    800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, California 93454-6399

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  2. Azusa Pacific University

    Azusa Pacific University

    901 E Alosta, Azusa, California 91702-7000

    170 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  3. Bakersfield College

    Bakersfield College

    1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, California 93305-1299

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  4. Butte College

    Butte College

    3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, California 95965-8399

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  5. Cabrillo College

    Cabrillo College

    6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, California 95003

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  6. California Baptist University

    California Baptist University

    8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, California 92504-3297

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  7. California Institute of Technology

    California Institute of Technology

    1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, California 91125

    5 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  8. California Lutheran University

    California Lutheran University

    60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, California 91360-2787

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  9. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

    One Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, California 93407

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  10. California State University-Bakersfield

    California State University-Bakersfield

    9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, California 93311-1099

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  11. California State University-Stanislaus

    California State University-Stanislaus

    One University Circle, Turlock, California 95382-0299

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  12. California State University-San Bernardino

    California State University-San Bernardino

    5500 University Pky, San Bernardino, California 92407-2397

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  13. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

    3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, California 91768

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  14. California State University-Chico

    California State University-Chico

    First and Normal Sts, Chico, California 95929-0150

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  15. California State University-Dominguez Hills

    California State University-Dominguez Hills

    1000 E Victoria St, Carson, California 90747-0005

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  16. California State University-Fresno

    California State University-Fresno

    5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, California 93740

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  17. California State University-Fullerton

    California State University-Fullerton

    800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, California 92831-3599

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  18. California State University-East Bay

    California State University-East Bay

    25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, California 94542

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  19. California State University-Long Beach

    California State University-Long Beach

    1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, California 90840-0115

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  20. California State University-Los Angeles

    California State University-Los Angeles

    5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, California 90032

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  21. California State University-Northridge

    California State University-Northridge

    18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, California 91330

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  22. California State University-Sacramento

    California State University-Sacramento

    6000 J St, Sacramento, California 95819-2694

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  23. University of California-Berkeley

    University of California-Berkeley

    Berkeley, California 94720

    21 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  24. University of California-Davis

    University of California-Davis

    One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616-8678

    38 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  25. University of California-Irvine

    University of California-Irvine

    Irvine, California 92697

    45 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  26. University of California-Los Angeles

    University of California-Los Angeles

    405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, California 90095-1405

    25 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  27. University of California-Riverside

    University of California-Riverside

    900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521

    97 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  28. University of California-San Diego

    University of California-San Diego

    9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, California 92093

    37 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  29. University of California-Santa Barbara

    University of California-Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara, California 93106

    42 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  30. University of California-Santa Cruz

    University of California-Santa Cruz

    1156 High St, Santa Cruz, California 95064-1011

    75 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  31. Canada College

    Canada College

    4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, California 94061-1099

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  32. Cerritos College

    Cerritos College

    11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, California 90650-6298

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  33. Cerro Coso Community College

    Cerro Coso Community College

    3000 College Hts Blvd, Ridgecrest, California 93555-9571

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  34. Chabot College

    Chabot College

    25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, California 94545

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  35. Chaffey College

    Chaffey College

    5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91737-3002

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  36. Chapman University

    Chapman University

    One University Dr., Orange, California 92866

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  37. Concordia University in Irvine

    Concordia University in Irvine

    1530 Concordia West, Irvine, California 92612-3203

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  38. Claremont McKenna College

    Claremont McKenna College

    500 E 9th St, Claremont, California 91711-6400

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  39. Coastline Community College

    Coastline Community College

    11460 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, California 92708-2597

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  40. Contra Costa College

    Contra Costa College

    2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, California 94806-3195

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  41. Cosumnes River College

    Cosumnes River College

    8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, California 95823-5799

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  42. Crafton Hills College

    Crafton Hills College

    11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, California 92399-1799

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  43. Cuesta College

    Cuesta College

    Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, California 93403-8106

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  44. Cuyamaca College

    Cuyamaca College

    900 Rancho San Diego Pky, El Cajon, California 92019

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  45. College of the Desert

    College of the Desert

    43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, California 92260

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  46. El Camino Community College District

    El Camino Community College District

    16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, California 90506

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  47. Evergreen Valley College

    Evergreen Valley College

    3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, California 95135-1598

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  48. Foothill College

    Foothill College

    12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, California 94022

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  49. Fresno Pacific University

    Fresno Pacific University

    1717 S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, California 93702-4709

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  50. Fullerton College

    Fullerton College

    321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-2095

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  51. Golden West College

    Golden West College

    15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, California 92647-2710

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  52. Grossmont College

    Grossmont College

    8800 Grossmont College Dr, El Cajon, California 92020-1799

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  53. Hartnell College

    Hartnell College

    411 Central Avenue, Salinas, California 93901

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  54. Harvey Mudd College

    Harvey Mudd College

    301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, California 91711

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  55. Humboldt State University

    Humboldt State University

    1 Harpst Street, Arcata, California 95521-8299

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  56. Irvine Valley College

    Irvine Valley College

    5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, California 92618-0301

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  57. University of La Verne

    University of La Verne

    1950 Third St, La Verne, California 91750-4401

    152 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  58. La Sierra University

    La Sierra University

    4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, California 92515-8247

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  59. Los Angeles Harbor College

    Los Angeles Harbor College

    1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, California 90744-2397

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  60. Los Angeles Trade Technical College

    Los Angeles Trade Technical College

    400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015-4181

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  61. Los Angeles Valley College

    Los Angeles Valley College

    5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, California 91401-4096

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  62. Los Angeles City College

    Los Angeles City College

    855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California 90029

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  63. Los Medanos College

    Los Medanos College

    2700 East Leland Road, Pittsburg, California 94565

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  64. Loyola Marymount University

    Loyola Marymount University

    One Lmu Drive, Los Angeles, California 90045-2659

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  65. College of Marin

    College of Marin

    835 College Ave, Kentfield, California 94904-2590

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  66. Merced College

    Merced College

    3600 M St, Merced, California 95348-2898

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  67. Mills College

    Mills College

    5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, California 94613

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  68. MiraCosta College

    MiraCosta College

    One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, California 92056-3899

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  69. Modesto Junior College

    Modesto Junior College

    435 College Ave, Modesto, California 95350-5800

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  70. Monterey Peninsula College

    Monterey Peninsula College

    980 Fremont St, Monterey, California 93940-4799

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  71. Moorpark College

    Moorpark College

    7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, California 93021-1695

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  72. Mt. San Antonio College

    Mt. San Antonio College

    1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, California 91789-1399

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  73. Mount St. Mary's College

    Mount St. Mary's College

    12001 Chalon Rd, Los Angeles, California 90049-1599

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  74. Occidental College

    Occidental College

    1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, California 90041-3392

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  75. Ohlone Community College

    Ohlone Community College

    43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, California 94539-0390

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  76. Orange Coast College

    Orange Coast College

    2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California 92626

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  77. Pacific Union College

    Pacific Union College

    One Angwin Ave, Angwin, California 94508-9707

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  78. University of the Pacific

    University of the Pacific

    3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, California 95211-0197

    101 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  79. Palomar College

    Palomar College

    1140 W. Mission, San Marcos, California 92069-1487

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  80. Pepperdine University

    Pepperdine University

    24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California 90263

    55 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  81. Pitzer College

    Pitzer College

    1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-6101

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  82. Point Loma Nazarene University

    Point Loma Nazarene University

    3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, California 92106-2899

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  83. Pomona College

    Pomona College

    550 N College Ave, Claremont, California 91711-6319

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  84. Santa Ana College

    Santa Ana College

    1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, California 92706-3398

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  85. University of Redlands

    University of Redlands

    1200 E. Colton Ave, Redlands, California 92373-0999

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  86. Saddleback College

    Saddleback College

    28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, California 92692-3635

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  87. San Diego City College

    San Diego City College

    1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego, California 92101-4787

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  88. San Diego Mesa College

    San Diego Mesa College

    7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, California 92111-4998

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  89. San Diego Miramar College

    San Diego Miramar College

    10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, California 92126-2999

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  90. San Diego State University

    San Diego State University

    5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, California 92182

    164 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  91. University of San Diego

    University of San Diego

    5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, California 92110-2492

    97 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  92. San Francisco State University

    San Francisco State University

    1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, California 94132

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  93. University of San Francisco

    University of San Francisco

    2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, California 94117-1080

    119 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  94. San Jose City College

    San Jose City College

    2100 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, California 95128-2798

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  95. San Jose State University

    San Jose State University

    1 Washington Sq, San Jose, California 95192-0001

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  96. College of San Mateo

    College of San Mateo

    1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, California 94402-3784

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  97. Santa Barbara City College

    Santa Barbara City College

    721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93109-2394

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  98. Santa Clara University

    Santa Clara University

    500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California 95053

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  99. Santa Rosa Junior College

    Santa Rosa Junior College

    1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95401-4395

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  100. Scripps College

    Scripps College

    1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-3905

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  101. College of the Sequoias

    College of the Sequoias

    915 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, California 93277-2214

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  102. Sierra College

    Sierra College

    5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, California 95677-3397

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  103. College of the Siskiyous

    College of the Siskiyous

    800 College Ave, Weed, California 96094-2899

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  104. San Bernardino Valley College

    San Bernardino Valley College

    701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92410-2798

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  105. Saint Marys College of California

    Saint Marys College of California

    1928 Saint Marys Road, Moraga, California 94556

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  106. Solano Community College

    Solano Community College

    4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, California 94534-3197

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  107. Sonoma State University

    Sonoma State University

    1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California 94928-3609

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  108. Vanguard University of Southern California

    Vanguard University of Southern California

    55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, California 92626

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  109. Southwestern College in Chula Vista

    Southwestern College in Chula Vista

    900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, California 91910-7299

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  110. University of Southern California

    University of Southern California

    University Park, Los Angeles, California 90089

    23 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  111. West Los Angeles College

    West Los Angeles College

    9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, California 90230-3519

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  112. West Valley College

    West Valley College

    14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, California 95070-5698

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  113. Westmont College

    Westmont College

    955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara, California 93108-1089

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  114. Whittier College

    Whittier College

    13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, California 90601

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  115. Stanford University

    Stanford University

    Stanford, California 94305

    5 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  116. Las Positas College

    Las Positas College

    3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, California 94551-7650

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  117. California State University-San Marcos

    California State University-San Marcos

    333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California 92096-0001

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  118. Santiago Canyon College

    Santiago Canyon College

    8045 E Chapman, Orange, California 92869-4512

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  119. California State University-Channel Islands

    California State University-Channel Islands

    One University Dr, Camarillo, California 93012

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  120. University of California-Merced

    University of California-Merced

    5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343-5603

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  121. West Hills College Lemoore

    West Hills College Lemoore

    555 College Avenue, Lemoore, California 93245

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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Cities

  1. Chemistry Schools in Los Angeles, CA8 Schools
  2. Chemistry Schools in San Diego, CA6 Schools
  3. Chemistry Schools in Claremont, CA5 Schools
  4. Chemistry Schools in San Jose, CA3 Schools
  5. Chemistry Schools in Santa Barbara, CA3 Schools
  6. Chemistry Schools in Riverside, CA3 Schools
  7. Chemistry Schools in Irvine, CA3 Schools
  8. Chemistry Schools in Fullerton, CA2 Schools
  9. Chemistry Schools in Sacramento, CA2 Schools
  10. Chemistry Schools in Orange, CA2 Schools
  11. Chemistry Schools in El Cajon, CA2 Schools
  12. Chemistry Schools in San Marcos, CA2 Schools
  13. Chemistry Schools in Merced, CA2 Schools
  14. Chemistry Schools in Hayward, CA2 Schools
  15. Chemistry Schools in Bakersfield, CA2 Schools
  16. Chemistry Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA2 Schools
  17. Chemistry Schools in San Bernardino, CA2 Schools
  18. Chemistry Schools in Fresno, CA2 Schools
  19. Chemistry Schools in Costa Mesa, CA2 Schools
  20. Chemistry Schools in San Francisco, CA2 Schools
  21. Chemistry Schools in Santa Cruz, CA1 Schools
  22. Chemistry Schools in Chula Vista, CA1 Schools
  23. Chemistry Schools in Stanford, CA1 Schools
  24. Chemistry Schools in Saratoga, CA1 Schools
  25. Chemistry Schools in Culver City, CA1 Schools
  26. Chemistry Schools in Camarillo, CA1 Schools
  27. Chemistry Schools in San Mateo, CA1 Schools
  28. Chemistry Schools in Malibu, CA1 Schools
  29. Chemistry Schools in Oceanside, CA1 Schools
  30. Chemistry Schools in Moorpark, CA1 Schools
  31. Chemistry Schools in Angwin, CA1 Schools
  32. Chemistry Schools in Stockton, CA1 Schools
  33. Chemistry Schools in Torrance, CA1 Schools
  34. Chemistry Schools in Fairfield, CA1 Schools
  35. Chemistry Schools in Whittier, CA1 Schools
  36. Chemistry Schools in Lemoore, CA1 Schools
  37. Chemistry Schools in Fremont, CA1 Schools
  38. Chemistry Schools in Modesto, CA1 Schools
  39. Chemistry Schools in Norwalk, CA1 Schools
  40. Chemistry Schools in Palm Desert, CA1 Schools
  41. Chemistry Schools in Visalia, CA1 Schools
  42. Chemistry Schools in Turlock, CA1 Schools
  43. Chemistry Schools in Carson, CA1 Schools
  44. Chemistry Schools in Redlands, CA1 Schools
  45. Chemistry Schools in Livermore, CA1 Schools
  46. Chemistry Schools in Santa Rosa, CA1 Schools
  47. Chemistry Schools in Long Beach, CA1 Schools
  48. Chemistry Schools in Yucaipa, CA1 Schools
  49. Chemistry Schools in Moraga, CA1 Schools
  50. Chemistry Schools in Arcata, CA1 Schools
  51. Chemistry Schools in Pasadena, CA1 Schools
  52. Chemistry Schools in Santa Maria, CA1 Schools
  53. Chemistry Schools in Pittsburg, CA1 Schools
  54. Chemistry Schools in Davis, CA1 Schools
  55. Chemistry Schools in Thousand Oaks, CA1 Schools
  56. Chemistry Schools in Ridgecrest, CA1 Schools
  57. Chemistry Schools in Oakland, CA1 Schools
  58. Chemistry Schools in Rocklin, CA1 Schools
  59. Chemistry Schools in Azusa, CA1 Schools
  60. Chemistry Schools in Huntington Beach, CA1 Schools
  61. Chemistry Schools in Berkeley, CA1 Schools
  62. Chemistry Schools in Chico, CA1 Schools
  63. Chemistry Schools in Salinas, CA1 Schools
  64. Chemistry Schools in San Pablo, CA1 Schools
  65. Chemistry Schools in Oroville, CA1 Schools
  66. Chemistry Schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA1 Schools
  67. Chemistry Schools in Mission Viejo, CA1 Schools
  68. Chemistry Schools in Monterey, CA1 Schools
  69. Chemistry Schools in Rohnert Park, CA1 Schools
  70. Chemistry Schools in Weed, CA1 Schools
  71. Chemistry Schools in La Verne, CA1 Schools
  72. Chemistry Schools in Santa Ana, CA1 Schools
  73. Chemistry Schools in Redwood City, CA1 Schools
  74. Chemistry Schools in Aptos, CA1 Schools
  75. Chemistry Schools in Los Altos Hills, CA1 Schools
  76. Chemistry Schools in Pomona, CA1 Schools
  77. Chemistry Schools in Fountain Valley, CA1 Schools
  78. Chemistry Schools in Santa Clara, CA1 Schools
  79. Chemistry Schools in Walnut, CA1 Schools

Statistics

Professional Trends

California Vs. National Chemistry Employment

California 22,090
National 212,310

Of all of the chemistry professionals in the country, nearly 11% are in the state of California.

Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In California

19,550 20,880 22,330 21,750 22,090
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Yellow: Actual Values

The number of chemistry professionals is growing in California. In California, 2,540 more chemistry professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in California, this field has grown by 13% in four years. This growth is faster than the change in the number of chemistry professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 5% from 2006 to 2010.

Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in California

$52,753 $54,565 $57,075 $56,162 $56,055
$48,885 $52,410 $54,744 $56,285 $57,176
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Chemistry
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions

In California, as the number of chemistry professionals is growing, the salaries earned by chemistry professionals are increasing. Chemistry professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $52,753 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $56,055 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in California

10th percentile		 $33,762
25th percentile		 $42,182
50th percentile		 $53,735
75th percentile		 $67,532
90th percentile		 $81,885

Thus, there was a 6% growth in chemistry professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In California state, within the field of chemistry, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid chemistry professionals earn 143% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in California

Biochemistry		 $79,923
Biology		 $70,178
Chemistry		 $56,055
Physics		 $103,620

Chemistry professionals in California earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in California

associate		 63
bachelor		 67
master		 26
doctor		 17
Certificate		 62
Total235

The number of students graduating from the 121 accredited chemistry schools in California is increasing. In 2006, 1,798 students graduated from chemistry courses in California. And in 2010, 1,904 students graduated.

There was an increase in the number of chemistry school degree or certificate graduates in California by 6%. 29% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Chemistry Faculty Salaries in California

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