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. In addition, we cover how William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 41 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from William & Mary. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at William & Mary is $35,130. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
Learn more about William & Mary tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from William & Mary in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.