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Chemistry at Metropolitan State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemistry, take a look at what Metropolitan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University is in Saint Paul, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 chemistry degrees were granted at Metropolitan State University.

Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University

Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan State University. Of 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Metropolitan State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University’s Chemistry program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#7 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#251 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#255 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Metropolitan State University

Graduates of Metropolitan State University’s Chemistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,034

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemistry graduates from Metropolitan State University is $29,646.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Chemistry graduates at Metropolitan State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemistry graduates at Metropolitan State University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Metropolitan State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, higher than 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 Metropolitan State University

This Chemistry program at Metropolitan State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	11

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at Metropolitan State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Chemistry graduates, 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.