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. We've also included details on how UMass Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #132 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 UMass Lowell is $48,106. 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 UMass Lowell, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Massachusetts - Lowell.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UMass Lowell. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UMass Lowell. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 36 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
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