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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Purdue. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 58 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,213 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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The chemistry program at Purdue awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from Purdue. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 58 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
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