by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 42 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Temple. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #96 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 Temple is $42,022. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $43,947 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Temple. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Chemistry from Temple in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Other Physical Science | 2 |
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