by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Chemistry. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Chemistry is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Jackson State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in chemistry, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Jackson State was $845 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $345 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,270 |
| Fees | $175 | $1,175 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,900 | $9,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,472 | $5,472 |
Learn more about Jackson State tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Jackson State in Chemistry walked away with an average of $31,000 in student debt. That is 39% higher than the national average of $22,229.
Jackson State does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Jackson State Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2019-2020, 76.2% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 53.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 85.7% of the chemistry bachelor’s degrees at Jackson State in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Chemistry students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 21 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to chemistry.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Physics | 6 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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