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. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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UD was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UD. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,055 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UD. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 9 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.