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 Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at Salem State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,346 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 Salem State, 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 Salem State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Salem State. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
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