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. In addition, we cover how Carleton ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Carleton was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carleton College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Carleton is $30,227. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Carleton, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $17,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Carleton College.
The chemistry program at Carleton awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carleton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Physics | 19 |
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