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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ball State ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Ball State. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,760 a year. This is less than $37,104, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Ball State University.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Ball State in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The chemistry program at Ball State awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 11 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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