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 University of Rochester ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Rochester was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University of Rochester. This makes it the #25 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Rochester, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,000 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 Rochester.
The chemistry program at University of Rochester awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from University of Rochester. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Rochester 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 Rochester with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 118 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
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