by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 75 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from GWU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #154 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from GWU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.