by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 38 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from NC State. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #36 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 NC State is $47,071. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from NC State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 66 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| General Physical Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.