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 NKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,148 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northern Kentucky University.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from NKU in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 11 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
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