by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMBC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #154 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 154 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Maryland | 4 of 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 of 59 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UMBC is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 33 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, chemistry students accumulate a median of $16,750 in student loans. This is lower than $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMBC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 5 |