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Chemistry at Kean University

If you plan to study Chemistry, consider the program at Kean University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kean University sits in Union, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 chemistry graduations were recorded at Kean University.

Studying Online at Kean University

Many students take online classes at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Kean University

These rankings give you a sense of how Kean University’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#10 of 10
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#58 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#142 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#372 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Kean University

Those who finish Kean University’s Chemistry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,365
2 years	$41,937
3 years	$46,704
4 years	$45,850
5 years	$54,435

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Chemistry graduates from Kean University take home a median $45,850, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemistry graduates at Kean University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at Kean University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Kean University

Among the 13 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Kean University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 54% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University, above the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Kean University

The Chemistry program at Kean University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	13

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at Kean University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

References

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.