by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #106 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 106 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Indiana | 3 of 8 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 53 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemistry at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 68 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 89 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $69,836 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, chemistry students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 68 |
