by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from RIT. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,677 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
The chemistry program at RIT awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from RIT. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 41 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
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