by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #182 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 182 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Arizona | 3 of 3 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 31 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU report a median salary of $55,676 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Find out more about NAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 9 |
