by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 118% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Amherst. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 6 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.