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 Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 94 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Oregon State. This makes it the #54 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #69 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 Oregon State is $41,779. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Physics | 39 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
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