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 SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at SCSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from SCSU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,767 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCSU paid an average of $278 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 | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at SCSU awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCSU 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 Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from SCSU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.