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 GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from GMU. This makes it the #250 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $50,304. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.