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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for chemistry students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general chemistry. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Northwestern. This makes it the #145 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 43 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Northwestern in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in General Chemistry from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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