by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from FAU. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,299 a year. 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 FAU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Of the 35 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 12 |
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