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. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from MIT. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from MIT in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 112 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.