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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. This makes it the #13 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 51 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $38,140. This is higher than $37,104, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,043 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 144 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 50 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
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