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. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #76 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 IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,889 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from IU Bloomington. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 50 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.