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. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Boston U was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Boston U. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,787 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 Boston U, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Boston University.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Boston U in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Boston U. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 38 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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