by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in chemistry at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, ranked #224 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 224 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 7 of 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 99 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemistry at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 91 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 6 master’s degrees in chemistry.
VCU 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 majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 22 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at VCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 91 |