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. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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UMCP was ranked #36 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 #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 36 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMCP. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #76 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 UMCP is $46,140. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UMCP. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from UMCP. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP 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 University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 117 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
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