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 University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 45 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #52 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 University at Buffalo is $35,284. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,015 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
Learn more about University at Buffalo tuition and fees.
Of the 44 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Of the 5 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 63 |
| Physics | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.