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. In addition, we cover how VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $31,701. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,872 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at VCU is $349 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 23 |
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