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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $33,477. This is less than $37,104, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, 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 University at Buffalo.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from University at Buffalo. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from University at Buffalo in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 58 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Materials Sciences | 27 |
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