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, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Northwestern. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.