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. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Eastern. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,317 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,584 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 Eastern Kentucky University.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
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