by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 47 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #76 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #132 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.