by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Ohio State was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Ohio State. This makes it the #34 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,658 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 Ohio State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,225 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Ohio State. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The chemistry program at Ohio State awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 114 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 41 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 21 |
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