by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemistry at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Harvard University as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #12 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 12 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 17 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 29 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 29 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 59% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are Non-Resident Alien. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University conferred 26 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harvard University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in chemical physics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 54 |