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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 203 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 214% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,496 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
Of the 22 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GVSU, about 77% were men and 23% 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 Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Physics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.