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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #32 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 #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 32 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #250 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
The chemistry program at UMass Amherst awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 70 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.