by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from URI. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #154 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 University of Rhode Island.
The chemistry program at URI awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from URI, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 38 |
| Physics | 6 |
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