by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Kent State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Kent State. This makes it the #34 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $39,790. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at Kent State awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
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