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Chemistry at Valparaiso University

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, consider the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Valparaiso University sits in Valparaiso, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 chemistry graduations were recorded at Valparaiso University.

Online Class Availability at Valparaiso University

Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Valparaiso University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#8 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#40 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#47 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#290 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#324 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Valparaiso University

Graduates of Valparaiso 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	$24,548
2 years	$24,615
4 years	$58,900
5 years	$71,188

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Chemistry graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median of $58,900, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Chemistry graduates at Valparaiso University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at Valparaiso University are 61% women (14) and 39% men (9).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Of the 23 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at Valparaiso University, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, lower 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 Valparaiso University

This Chemistry program at Valparaiso University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	23

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at Valparaiso University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.