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. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Columbia. This makes it the #15 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Columbia in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 56 |
| Physics | 51 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 31 |
| Materials Sciences | 29 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.