Master’s Degrees in Chemistry
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Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,246 students 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 | 14,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,721 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,246 |
| Associate Degree | 1,178 |
| Basic Certificate | 78 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27 |
Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in chemistry is $51,030. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,030 to a high of $67,269.
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 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,187 |
| Women | 1,059 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 191 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 203 |
| White | 1,018 |
| International Students | 634 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The chemistry program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 57 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UO. Of these students, 41% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UCSD. Of these students, 63% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UCLA. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at U-M. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. The chemistry program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UChicago. Of these students, 35% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Princeton. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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 $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UNCW. Of these students, 64% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Cornell. About 50% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Florida State. Of these students, 45% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The chemistry program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at UPenn. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Columbia. Of these students, 48% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in chemistry from UC Irvine. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Yale. About 39% of this group were women, and 25% 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 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in chemistry from NYU. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in chemistry from Villanova. Of these students, 50% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 1,949 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,663 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 187 |
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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