by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Baylor. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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Of the 17 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Baylor, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from Baylor. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Physics | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.