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 Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Eastern. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,512 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Eastern in 2022, 24% were men and 76% 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 Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from Eastern in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
| Physics | 2 |
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