by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Cornell. This makes it the #10 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,372 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Cornell in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 109 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.