Here is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at University of Chicago. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 15 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Chicago as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #3 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 3 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Illinois | 1 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 54 |
Here is each degree level available for chemistry at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago awarded 53 master’s degrees in chemistry.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Chicago awarded 41 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Chicago. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 80 |