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. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 24 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Ohio State. This makes it the #34 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,698 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $46,432 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,045 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Ohio State in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 133 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.