Below are the key facts about graduate study in chemistry at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMBC as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #153 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 153 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Maryland | 4 of 4 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 of 59 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 3 master’s degrees in chemistry.
UMBC is not currently ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at UMBC are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 5 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
UMBC is not currently ranked for chemistry at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMBC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 18 |