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 Emory ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Emory is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Emory. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emory go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,784 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,000 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 Emory University.
Of the 77 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Emory in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Emory in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 24 |
| General Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
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