Here, 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 |
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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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Physics | 38 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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