by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 57 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #1 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $38,908. This is higher than $37,104, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,751 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at OHIO Athens is $518 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
Of the 46 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from OHIO Athens in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 57 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from OHIO Athens in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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