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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The chemistry major at UMBC 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, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMBC. This makes it the #216 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #142 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $16,750 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 of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UMBC in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from UMBC in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 30 |
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