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 Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Missouri State. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,744 a year. This is higher than $37,104, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Missouri State. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 59 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Physics | 10 |
