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. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,146 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $51,030. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allchemistry master's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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