Master’s Degrees in General Chemistry
Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,285 people earned their master's degree in chemistry. This makes it the 82nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,359 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,977 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,285 |
| Associate Degree | 1,039 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in chemistry. About 51.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,166 |
| Women | 1,119 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 226 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 228 |
| White | 1,014 |
| International Students | 620 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 118 |
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 312 colleges that offer a master’s degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio University - Athens Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in chemistry from OHIO Athens. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UO. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of California - San Diego is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UCSD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UCLA. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in chemistry from U-M. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UChicago. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Princeton. About 52% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UNCW. Of these students, 60% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Cornell. About 62% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Florida State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UW - Madison. About 48% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UPenn. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Columbia. About 44% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Yale. About 53% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in chemistry from NYU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Villanova. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Georgia State. About 61% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 64% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Polymer Chemistry | 51 |
| Other Chemistry | 31 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 27 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 15 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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