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. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, U-M came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 44 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from U-M. This makes it the #5 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 46 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from U-M in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 118 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
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