by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 19 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #4 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 4 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 2 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 7 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 49 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Northwestern University holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 16 |