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. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 99 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #1 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens is $43,349. 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 Athens, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $50,465 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,045 for all chemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chemistry program at OHIO Athens is $518 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
OHIO Athens 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 Athens Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from OHIO Athens. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 65 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.