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Graduate Chemistry Programs at University of Rochester

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in chemistry at University of Rochester. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

University of Rochester Graduate Chemistry Rankings

College Factual rates University of Rochester as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #27 out of 391 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Chemistry Schools	27 of 391
Best Chemistry Schools in New York	1 of 23
Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5 of 59

Graduate Chemistry Degrees at University of Rochester

The following degree levels are available for chemistry at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	27
Master’s	13
Doctoral	17

University of Rochester Chemistry Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester handed out 13 master’s degrees in chemistry.

Master’s Rankings

University of Rochester is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in New York	1
Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3
Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools	9

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 62% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master’s in chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	0

University of Rochester Chemistry Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester conferred 17 doctoral degrees in chemistry.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Rochester ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York	2
Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	4
Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools	27

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 59% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.

The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	2

Undergraduate Study in Chemistry at University of Rochester

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Rochester. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry	27

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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