by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 74 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from RIT. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from RIT. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Materials Sciences | 31 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.