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 Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Oregon State. This makes it the #54 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,213 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 Oregon State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,500 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 Oregon State University.
Of the 43 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Oregon State, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from Oregon State. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University 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 | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| Physics | 48 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
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