by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, ranked #220 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 220 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 7 of 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemistry at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 91 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 91 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
VCU is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,628 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, chemistry students accumulate a median of $21,872 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 22 |
