We'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 |
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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 |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 20 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Physics | 118 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
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