by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 82 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $52,765. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Towson paid an average of $1,026 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Fees | $3,924 | $3,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,644 | $15,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Towson. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Towson 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 Towson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.