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 Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Missouri State. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,166 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Missouri State. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
The chemistry program at Missouri State awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield 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 | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |