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. In addition, we cover how St. Olaf ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf is $36,149. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,988 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 St Olaf College.
Of the 33 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from St. Olaf, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Olaf are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 14 |
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