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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from FAU. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,015 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 FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from FAU in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from FAU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
| Physics | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.