Master’s Degrees in Chemistry
Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,413 people earned their master's degree in chemistry. This makes it the 66th 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 | 13,247 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,103 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,413 |
| Associate Degree | 1,052 |
| Basic Certificate | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate | 49 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in chemistry is $60,750. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,809 and the high is $66,839.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for chemistry majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in chemistry. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,221 |
| Women | 1,192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 237 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| White | 1,085 |
| International Students | 642 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 323 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. Of these students, 56% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 60,750.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. 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. About 48% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. 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. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 51% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 44 people received their master's degree in chemistry from U-M. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in chemistry from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 38% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Akron Main Campus chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
The 7th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. 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. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
University of Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Chicago chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
Princeton University comes in at #9 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. Of these students, 52% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Princeton University chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
The 10th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that UNCW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
Cornell University is the 10th 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. Of these students, 62% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
Florida State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 52% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State University chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. Of these students, 48% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
The 14th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. 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. Of these students, 47% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
Johns Hopkins University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemistry. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 60,750.
The 15th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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. Of these students, 44% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York chemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,750.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
The 18th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. 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. Of these students, 53% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
The 19th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. 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. About 48% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,750.
Villanova University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemistry. 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in chemistry at Villanova University make a median salary of 60,750.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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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