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 Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Duke is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 17 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,748 a year. 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 Duke was $1,983 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 | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $2,355 | $2,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,458 | $17,458 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,207 | $2,207 |
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Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Duke in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Duke 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 Duke Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from Duke. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 80 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
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