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, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from BYU. This makes it the #182 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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from BYU. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU 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 Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from BYU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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