by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in chemistry at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for chemistry, placing at #32 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 32 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in New York | 2 of 23 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemistry at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 5 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 13 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 21 professional certificate degrees in chemistry.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for chemistry at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of chemistry professional certificate degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of chemistry professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 16 |