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. In addition, we cover how Georgia State ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Georgia State. This makes it the #20 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #76 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 Georgia State is $30,107. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
Chemistry majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia State make a median salary of $48,289 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,030.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,683 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at Georgia State is $194 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Georgia State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Georgia State. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Georgia State in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Physics | 41 |
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