by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Boston U was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 33 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Boston U. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $39,157. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Boston U in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Boston U chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from Boston U. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 42 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.