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. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for chemistry majors, U-M came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from U-M. This makes it the #5 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 46 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at U-M make a median salary of $60,750. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allchemistry master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 43 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 120 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.