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Chemistry at University of Rochester

18 Bachelor's Degrees
19 Master's Degrees
11 Doctor's Degrees
The Chemistry major is part of the physical sciences program at University of Rochester.

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. In addition, we cover how University of Rochester ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.

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Chemistry Degrees Available at University of Rochester

University of Rochester Chemistry Rankings

University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.

Ranking TypeRank
Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools10
Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools20
Best Chemistry Schools23
Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools25
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools33

Popularity of Chemistry at University of Rochester

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from University of Rochester Cost?

$64,348 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

University of Rochester Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Rochester was $1,970 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In StateOut of State
Tuition$63,150$63,150
Fees$1,198$1,198
Books and Supplies$1,310$1,310
On Campus Room and Board$18,924$18,924
On Campus Other Expenses$1,380$1,380

Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.

University of Rochester Chemistry Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 44% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Rochester are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% 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 bachelor's in chemistry.

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Ethnic BackgroundNumber of Students
Asian1
Black or African American0
Hispanic or Latino2
White10
Non-Resident Aliens5
Other Races0

Does University of Rochester Offer an Online BS in Chemistry?

Online degrees for the University of Rochester chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Rochester Online Learning page.

University of Rochester Chemistry Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 23 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Rochester, about 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in chemistry.

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Ethnic BackgroundNumber of Students
Asian1
Black or African American1
Hispanic or Latino1
White11
Non-Resident Aliens8
Other Races1

Chemistry Student Diversity at University of Rochester

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Rochester.

Majors Similar to Chemistry

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Physics110
Geological & Earth Sciences14
Materials Sciences10

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