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 Drexel ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Drexel was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drexel University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Drexel. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #132 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drexel is $44,664. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $29,667 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 Drexel University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Drexel. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Drexel, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Drexel 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 Drexel University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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