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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 85 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from NAU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,845 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $31,057 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at NAU is $279 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from NAU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from NAU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 17 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.