by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Rochester. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Rochester as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #22 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 22 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in New York | 1 of 23 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 59 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
University of Rochester is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Rochester, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 44% of graduates 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Rochester. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 17 |