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. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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UD was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UD. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #48 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 UD is $46,748. 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 UD, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,893 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 University of Delaware.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from UD in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 31 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
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