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 GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from GMU. This makes it the #250 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $34,646. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 George Mason University.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from GMU in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from GMU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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