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. We've also included details on how BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from BGSU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #154 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,840 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from BGSU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at BGSU make a median salary of $42,369. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,750.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from BGSU in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Physics | 9 |
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