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 Emory ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Emory was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Emory. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emory go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,130 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $37,874 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Emory paid an average of $2,497 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Emory. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from Emory. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 19 |
| General Physical Sciences | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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