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. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Northeastern. This makes it the #54 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,511 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Northeastern. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern 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 Northeastern University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from Northeastern. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 46 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.