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, and more. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from RPI. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #132 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RPI, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from RPI. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The chemistry program at RPI awarded 7 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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