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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry | 87 |
| Best Value Colleges for Chemistry | 93 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 214 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,048 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 GVSU, 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 Grand Valley State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from GVSU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Physics | 4 |
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