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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, Cornell came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in general chemistry. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cornell. This makes it the #9 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Cornell University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Cornell. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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